Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Raisin in the Sun |
| SKU | DE6034 |
| Hex | #78615C |
| RGB | 120, 97, 92 |
| HSL | 11°, 13%, 42% |
| LRV | 13 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Raisin in the Sun
With an LRV of 13, Raisin in the Sun is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Raisin in the Sun works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Raisin in the Sun within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #78615C in HSL space. Pair Raisin in the Sun with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Raisin in the Sun Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Raisin in the Sun 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 DE6034 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Raisin in the Sun
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Bateau Brown (SW 6033), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Raisin in the Sun without repainting risk. See the full Bateau Brown swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Raisin in the Sun
The closest Behr equivalent of Raisin in the Sun is French Truffle (N150-5). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). If Behr is your counter, order French Truffle and you'll get the same color. See the full French Truffle swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Raisin in the Sun
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Raisin in the Sun. The nearest is Pinch of Spice (1449) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pinch of Spice swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Raisin in the Sun
The closest Valspar equivalent of Raisin in the Sun is Marron (1004-9B). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 13.4 vs 13). If Valspar is your counter, order Marron and you'll get the same color. See the full Marron swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Raisin in the Sun
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Raisin in the Sun. The nearest is Poppy Pods (PPG1075-6) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Poppy Pods swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Raisin in the Sun
Glidden has no exact twin of Raisin in the Sun. The nearest is Poppy Pods (PPG1075-6) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Poppy Pods swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Raisin in the Sun
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Gridlock (404-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Raisin in the Sun without repainting risk. See the full Gridlock swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Raisin in the Sun
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Kings Island Brown (HGSW 3022), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Raisin in the Sun without repainting risk. See the full Kings Island Brown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Raisin in the Sun
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Raisin in the Sun. The nearest is London Clay (NO. 244) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full London Clay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Raisin in the Sun
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Raisin in the Sun is Ranch House (0142) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 13) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ranch House swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Raisin in the Sun
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Raisin in the Sun. The nearest is Terra Firma (C2-598) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Terra Firma swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Raisin in the Sun
Clare has no exact twin of Raisin in the Sun. The nearest is Coffee Date (PNT100-DP-53) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coffee Date swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Raisin in the Sun
At Kompozit, the closest color to Raisin in the Sun is Ranch House (0142) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ranch House swatch →