Dulux Brave Ground is a muted mid-tone brown with a soft beige cast and a gently earthy appearance. As Dulux's 2021 Color of the Year, it provides a stabilizing, natural foundation that connects interiors back to nature.
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Paint Technical Profile
| HEX Code | #9D8E7E |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 30 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Earthy Beige |
| Hidden Undertones | Grey |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | North, East, South, West |
| Best For | Cozy living rooms, bedrooms, feature walls, grounding spaces, dining rooms |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This warm earthy brown hue applied to rustic living room walls, paired with reclaimed dark wood floorboards.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm firelight and low-level ambient lamps
- Coordinating Colors:Dulux Tranquil Dawn
- Key Materials:Cognac leather, dark oak, heavy linen
- Flooring:Reclaimed dark wood floorboards
- Vibe:Enveloping, rustic, warm
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Concept board: A grounded taupe-brown shade complementing a mid-century modern teak bed and warm terrazzo flooring.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, filtered morning light through wooden blinds
- Trim Recommendation:Dulux Egyptian Cotton
- Textiles:Earthy terracotta and mustard linen bedding
- Furniture:Mid-century modern teak bed
- Vibe:Grounded, organic, retro-inspired
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Material study: A striking earthy neutral highlighting built-in arched alcoves and matte black sculptural ceramics.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Dramatic side-lighting from a large window
- Adjacent Walls:Dulux Timeless
- Key Materials:Travertine, woven leather, matte black ceramics
- Architectural Features:Built-in arched alcoves
- Styling Pro Tips:Place sculptural ceramics in the alcoves to pop against the dark ground
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Digital color test: A meditative warm earth tone enveloping a Zen-like space with traditional tatami mat flooring.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Zen-like soft, diffused skylight
- Coordinating Colors:Dulux Heritage Forest Grey
- Key Materials:Bamboo, tatami mats, natural stone
- Hardware Finishes:Unlacquered brass
- Vibe:Meditative, wabi-sabi, balanced
Complementary Paint Colors
Digital visualization: A rich earthy shade setting an intimate mood alongside herringbone parquet and a live-edge walnut table.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Moody evening lighting with a statement pendant
- Trim Recommendation:Dulux Rich Black
- Furniture:Live-edge walnut dining table, upholstered charcoal chairs
- Flooring:Herringbone parquet
- Architectural Style:Modern rustic
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