Jotun • 10249

Vandyke Brown

Name: Jotun Vandyke Brown 10249
Brand: Jotun

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Vandyke Brown remains a staple for Jotun designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 33 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#79736d

LRV

17.66

Light Reflectance Value

17.66

dark

Vandyke Brown in Real Rooms

Vandyke Brown has a low LRV of 17.66 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

10 Bedroom Photos

Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Vandyke Brown reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.

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@else.ks

11 Living Room Photos

Choosing Vandyke Brown for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.

Jotun Vandyke Brown living room picture

@leguhegg

4 Bathroom Photos

Using Vandyke Brown on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.

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@casa_mykland

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@funkis_herstadaasen

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@funkis_herstadaasen

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1 Kitchen Photo

Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Vandyke Brown provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.

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@maa1983

3 Dining Room Photos

Vandyke Brown in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.

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@homeby_amanda

Jotun Vandyke Brown dining room color review

@varthjemblirtil

Jotun Vandyke Brown dining room color

@svenssonoson

4 Misc Photos

Vandyke Brown shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.