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DUNN-EDWARDS · DEBN61

Dunn-Edwards Roam Wild#645C43 · LRV 11

Roam Wild reads as a yellow / warm — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the spec, what Dunn-Edwards DEBN61 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS ROAM WILD
RGB 100, 92, 67 LRV 11

Color spec

Brand Dunn-Edwards
Name Roam Wild
SKU DEBN61
Hex #645C43
RGB 100, 92, 67
HSL 45°, 20%, 33%
LRV 11
Undertone yellow / warm
Family Neutral

About Dunn-Edwards Roam Wild

With an LRV of 11, Roam Wild is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its yellow 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.

Roam Wild 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 at every US brand

13 brands · top 5 each

5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.86
All neutral at Valspar →
V146-6 · #635A41 · ΔE 0.86 · LRV 10.4
6006-4C · #655F45 · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 11.3
M255 · #635840 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 10.1
8003-29G · #5F5F46 · ΔE 4.33 · LRV 11
3008-9A · #6C5A47 · ΔE 6.86 · LRV 11

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.75
All neutral at Kompozit →
0375 · #645E42 · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 11
0228 · #685D4A · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 11
0235 · #675A49 · ΔE 5.1 · LRV 11
0430 · #595D47 · ΔE 6.33 · LRV 10
0438 · #585E46 · ΔE 7.21 · LRV 11

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.76
All neutral at Behr →
HDC-FL13-9 · #665E49 · ΔE 1.76 · LRV 11
MQ6-28 · #615C47 · ΔE 1.99 · LRV 11
BNC-35 · #645E41 · ΔE 2 · LRV 11
PPU9-01 · #645F49 · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 11
N260-7 · #695A41 · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 11

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.05
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9535 · #665B44 · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 11
SW 7735 · #635936 · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 10
SW 6167 · #5E5949 · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 10
SW 9525 · #5F5B4D · ΔE 4.52 · LRV 10
SW 7054 · #645A4B · ΔE 4.73 · LRV 10

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.17
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1113-7 · #5E583D · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 10
PPG1102-7 · #675C46 · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 11
PPG1032-7 · #5E5B4E · ΔE 5.1 · LRV 10
PPG1000-7 · #64594B · ΔE 5.6 · LRV 10
PPG1127-7 · #5C5F4B · ΔE 5.96 · LRV 11

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.37
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
2142-10 · #5E5A42 · ΔE 2.37 · LRV 11
2141-20 · #5C5A47 · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 11
2137-30 · #645D4E · ΔE 4.04 · LRV 11
CSP-1050 · #6C5D4A · ΔE 5.42 · LRV 13
1001 · #65594A · ΔE 5.53 · LRV 10

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.39
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-919 · #67634E · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 12
C2-662 · #696340 · ΔE 4.22 · LRV 12
C2-870 · #636058 · ΔE 7.4 · LRV 12
C2-613 · #61554B · ΔE 8.2 · LRV 10
BD84 · #64574E · ΔE 8.97 · LRV 10

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.85
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0340 · #665A47 · ΔE 3.85 · LRV 11
0451 · #5E5C4F · ΔE 5.32 · LRV 11
0564 · #655B4E · ΔE 5.69 · LRV 11
0200 · #665C4F · ΔE 5.71 · LRV 11
0221 · #63594C · ΔE 5.73 · LRV 10

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.92
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
321-7DB · #5D5949 · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 10
423-6DB · #5D5C4D · ΔE 5.01 · LRV 11
419-7DB · #66543E · ΔE 6.43 · LRV 9
325-6DB · #596144 · ΔE 8.14 · LRV 11
415-7DB · #715A43 · ΔE 8.28 · LRV 11

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.84
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 313 · #5C594B · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 10
NO. 221 · #6E6656 · ΔE 5.41 · LRV 13
NO. 290 · #706556 · ΔE 6.35 · LRV 13
NO. 298 · #686A47 · ΔE 7.47 · LRV 14
NO. 26 · #626664 · ΔE 11.71 · LRV 13

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.17
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-168 · #655D50 · ΔE 5.17 · LRV 11
JG-169 · #626056 · ΔE 6.63 · LRV 12
JG-121 · #625D55 · ΔE 7.27 · LRV 11
JG-126 · #565950 · ΔE 8.4 · LRV 10
JG-62 · #5C6555 · ΔE 9.29 · LRV 12

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 10.98
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-BA · #7C5F47 · ΔE 10.98 · LRV 14
BD-TS · #7C5F47 · ΔE 10.98 · LRV 14
BD-IT · #5C4435 · ΔE 13.25 · LRV 7
BD-NE · #3D4D3F · ΔE 13.79 · LRV 7
BD-MJ · #5A6E7E · ΔE 22.68 · LRV 18

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 12.64
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-DP-53 · #726460 · ΔE 12.64 · LRV 14
PNT100-DP-51 · #5A6964 · ΔE 13.6 · LRV 13
PNT100-DP-55 · #515052 · ΔE 13.82 · LRV 8
PNT100-DP-42 · #545E66 · ΔE 17.51 · LRV 11
PNT100-DP-67 · #7C4D4C · ΔE 22.34 · LRV 10

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

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

DEA174 · LRV 10
DESS25 · LRV 11
DEBN42 · LRV 11
DET518 · LRV 11
DET634 · LRV 10
DEA162 · LRV 11

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #645C43 in HSL space. Pair Roam Wild with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#645C43 + #434B64
TRIADIC
#645C43 · #43645C · #5C4364
ANALOGOUS
#644B43 · #645C43 · #5C6443

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
6.66:1 AA
Sample text on black
3.15:1 AA Large

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

Dunn-Edwards Roam Wild Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Roam Wild 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 DEBN61 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Valspar Equivalent of Roam Wild

The closest Valspar equivalent of Roam Wild is Gator Tail (V146-6). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 10.4 vs 11). If Valspar is your counter, order Gator Tail and you'll get the same color. See the full Gator Tail swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Roam Wild

Kompozit's nearest match is African Queen (0375), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Roam Wild without repainting risk. See the full African Queen swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Roam Wild

Behr's nearest match is Crushed Oregano (MQ6-28), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Roam Wild without repainting risk. See the full Crushed Oregano swatch →

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Roam Wild

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Roam Wild is Nettle (SW 9535) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nettle swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Roam Wild

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Roam Wild is Pine Cone (PPG1102-7) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pine Cone swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Roam Wild

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Roam Wild is Mediterranean Olive (2142-10) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mediterranean Olive swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Roam Wild

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Roam Wild is Rainforest (C2-919) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rainforest swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Roam Wild

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Roam Wild. The nearest is Nightfall (0340) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nightfall swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Roam Wild

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Roam Wild. The nearest is Reduced Green (NO. 313) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Reduced Green swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Roam Wild

Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Roam Wild — the nearest deck color, Espalier (423-6DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.01). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEBN61 instead. See the full Espalier swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Roam Wild

Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Roam Wild — the nearest deck color, Mosswood (JG-168), is clearly different (ΔE 5.17). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEBN61 instead. See the full Mosswood swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Roam Wild

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Roam Wild — the nearest deck color, Buenos Aires (BD-BA), is clearly different (ΔE 10.98). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEBN61 instead. See the full Buenos Aires swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Roam Wild

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Roam Wild — the nearest deck color, Coffee Date (PNT100-DP-53), is clearly different (ΔE 12.64). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEBN61 instead. See the full Coffee Date swatch →

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