Brackish Water 323-7DB is a neutral paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #4F523A, estimated LRV 8 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Secret Garden from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #4F523A · 323-7DB
Brackish Water
8%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Brackish Water Technical Profile
HEX Code#4F523A
RGB79, 82, 58
Estimated LRV8.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyneutral
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Brackish Water
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brackish Water
#4F523A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5B734C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brackish Water
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brackish Water Room Palettes
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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
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Brackish Water — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brackish Water have?
Brackish Water by Dutch Boy has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Brackish Water from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brackish Water are Secret Garden by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Winter Oak by Behr (a close digital match), Primitive by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Brackish Water'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 Brackish Water?
Brackish Water has a estimated lightness value of 8.0, 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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