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Dunn-Edwards Graham CrackerDE6144 · #C0A480 · LRV 37

Graham Cracker reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DE6144 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS GRAHAM CRACKER
RGB 192, 164, 128LRV 37

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameGraham Cracker
SKUDE6144
Hex#C0A480
RGB192, 164, 128
HSL34°, 34%, 63%
LRV37
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Dunn-Edwards Graham Cracker

Graham Cracker sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.

Graham Cracker is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

Closest matches by brand

15 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.92
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9103 · #C1A485 · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 40
SW 7538 · #C0A588 · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 40
SW 9118 · #B9A47E · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 38
SW 7714 · #BFA287 · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 39

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.04
All neutral at Behr →
T13-4 · #BDA37E · ΔE 1.04 · LRV 39
S280-4 · #BFA47B · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 39
T16-16 · #C0A887 · ΔE 1.76 · LRV 41
S240-4 · #C2A487 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 40

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.84
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
1061 · #C2A680 · ΔE 0.84 · LRV 39
1076 · #C0A787 · ΔE 1.55 · LRV 40
CC-440 · #C0A787 · ΔE 1.55 · LRV 40
1040 · #BCA47E · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 38

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.69
All neutral at Valspar →
T578 · #C2A987 · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 41.7
3004-10A · #C5A887 · ΔE 1.76 · LRV 41.6
3005-9C · #BDA076 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 37.5
6008-4A · #BDA982 · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 40.8

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.22
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1095-5 · #C2A377 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 39
PPG1080-4 · #C8A581 · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 41
PPG1093-5 · #C1A87D · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 41
PPG1100-4 · #B8A57B · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 39

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.22
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1095-5 · #C2A377 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 39
PPG15-09 · #BAA589 · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 39
00YY 37/221 · #C3A283 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 37
30YY 39/225 · #BEA982 · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 39

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.65
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
217-4DB · #C6A880 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 42
414-4DB · #BAA287 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 38
320-4DB · #C0A87C · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 41
417-3DB · #B9A58B · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 39
HGSW 3145 · #BAA185 · ΔE 2.65 · LRV 38
HGSW 6108 · #BAA185 · ΔE 2.65 · LRV 38
HGSW 3194 · #B9A47E · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 39
HGSW 9118 · #B9A47E · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 39

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.79
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 38 · #BBA682 · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 39
NO. G5 · #B5A086 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 37

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.8
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0260 · #BFA583 · ΔE 0.8 · LRV 39
0267 · #C1A780 · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 40
0239 · #BFA283 · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 39
H112 · #BAA784 · ΔE 3.53 · LRV 38

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.14
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0267 · #BEA27B · ΔE 1.14 · LRV 38
0275 · #BBA583 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 39
0302 · #B9A37F · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 39
H0112 · #BBA684 · ΔE 2.61 · LRV 40

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.05
All neutral at Rodda →
CA107 · #BEA182 · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 38
CA095 · #BAA386 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 39
CA106 · #BD9E7F · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 37
CA094 · #BCA68C · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 40

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.82
All neutral at C2 Paint →
BD32 · #C5A382 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 40
C2-843 · #B9A47B · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 38
C2-845 · #B9A888 · ΔE 4.22 · LRV 40
C2-875 · #BBA87E · ΔE 4.53 · LRV 40

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.68
All neutral at Portola Paints →
CODA · #BCA18A · ΔE 4.68 · LRV 38
BOONDOCKS · #B09E85 · ΔE 4.79 · LRV 35

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.14
All neutral at Kompozit →
0267 · #BEA27B · ΔE 1.14 · LRV 38
0275 · #BBA583 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 39
0302 · #B9A37F · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 38
0310 · #BAA47A · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 38

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The nearest shades to Graham Cracker within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

DEBN48 · LRV 39
DET668 · LRV 38
DET661 · LRV 39
DEBN49 · LRV 38
DE6200 · LRV 38
DEC729 · LRV 38

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C0A480 in HSL space. Pair Graham Cracker with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C0A480 + #809CC0
TRIADIC
#C0A480 · #80C0A4 · #A480C0
ANALOGOUS
#C08480 · #C0A480 · #BCC080

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.37:1fail
Sample text on black
8.86:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards Graham Cracker Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Graham Cracker from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DE6144 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Graham Cracker

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Farro (SW 9103), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Graham Cracker without repainting risk. See the full Farro swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Graham Cracker

Behr's nearest match is Golden Age (T13-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Graham Cracker without repainting risk. See the full Golden Age swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Graham Cracker

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Graham Cracker is Brunswick Beige (1061). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Brunswick Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Brunswick Beige swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Graham Cracker

Valspar has no exact twin of Graham Cracker. The nearest is Dry Earth (6008-4A) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40.8 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dry Earth swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Graham Cracker

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Graham Cracker is Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Applesauce Cake swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Graham Cracker

At Glidden, the closest color to Graham Cracker is Onionskin Tan (00YY 37/221) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Onionskin Tan swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Graham Cracker

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Graham Cracker is Corked Tan (320-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Corked Tan swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Graham Cracker

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Graham Cracker is Balanced Tan (HGSW 3194) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balanced Tan swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Graham Cracker

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Graham Cracker is Biscuit (NO. 38) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Biscuit swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Graham Cracker

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Graham Cracker is Cocoa Nib (0260). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Cocoa Nib and you'll get the same color. See the full Cocoa Nib swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Graham Cracker

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Graham Cracker is Highlight (0275) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Highlight swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Graham Cracker

At Rodda, the closest color to Graham Cracker is Chisel (CA107) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chisel swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Graham Cracker

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Graham Cracker is Buff Orpington (BD32) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buff Orpington swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Graham Cracker

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Graham Cracker. The nearest is Coda (CODA) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coda swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Graham Cracker

At Kompozit, the closest color to Graham Cracker is Highlight (0275) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Highlight swatch →

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