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Dunn-Edwards Tawny Owl

DET640 · #978B71 · LRV 26.2

Compare with other brands: Behr Weathered Fossil is a 97% match

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

Compare Tawny Owl with other brands

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LRV

26.2 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

Behr: Weathered Fossil (N310-5), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: River Reed (SW 9534), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sawdust (HGSW6158), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Hancock Gray (HC-97), 96%; Valspar: Churchill Downs (V147-4), 95%; PPG: Mossy Gold (PPG11-17), 95%; Glidden: Rattan Palm (PPG1027-5), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), 92%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.