Aged Bark 411-6DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #786253, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cobble Brown from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #786253 · 411-6DB
Aged Bark
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Aged Bark Technical Profile
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Aged Bark in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Aged Bark in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyAged Bark
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCobble Brown
Cobble Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Coffee Purveyors
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Nut Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Chocolate Turtle
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cameroon Bay
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Chocolate Ripple
PPG
Nearly identical
Coconut Grove
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Hickory Nut
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Very similar
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Aged Bark
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aged Bark
#786253
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#989466
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aged Bark
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aged Bark Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Aged Bark.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Aged Bark — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aged Bark have?
Aged Bark by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Aged Bark in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aged Bark from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aged Bark are Cobble Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Coffee Purveyors by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Nut Brown by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Aged Bark's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Aged Bark?
Aged Bark has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Aged Bark's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.