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Dunn-Edwards Tawny Owl

DET640 · #978B71 · LRV ~26.2

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Weathered Fossil (~97% proximity)

Tawny Owl (DET640) is a dark yellow from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Weathered Fossil (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Tawny Owl in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

26.2 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

DET640

HEX

#978B71

RGB

151, 139, 113

HSL

41°, 15%, 52%

Family

Yellows

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Tawny Owl FAQ

What undertone does Tawny Owl have?

Tawny Owl has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark yellow, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Tawny Owl?

Tawny Owl has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Tawny Owl in other brands?

Behr: Weathered Fossil (N310-5), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: River Reed (SW 9534), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sawdust (HGSW6158), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Hancock Gray (HC-97), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Churchill Downs (V147-4), ~95% proximity; PPG: Mossy Gold (PPG11-17), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Rattan Palm (PPG1027-5), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), ~92% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Tawny Owl?

The HEX code of Tawny Owl (DET640) is #978B71, RGB 151, 139, 113. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.