Brackish Water 323-7DB is a neutral paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #4F523A, 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.
Ref. #4F523A · 323-7DB
Brackish Water
8%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Brackish Water Technical Profile
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Brackish Water in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brackish Water in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyBrackish Water
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSecret Garden
Secret Garden
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Winter Oak
Behr
Nearly identical
Pinetop
PPG
Very similar
Windsor Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Vegetarian
Vista Paint
Very similar
Hyde Park
Valspar
Very similar
Vegetarian
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Green Grey
RAL
Very similar
Olive Court
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
American Pine
Kilz
Visible difference
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Glass .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brackish Water
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
Pure 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
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
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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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Brackish Water in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brackish Water from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brackish Water are Secret Garden by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Winter Oak by Behr (a near-identical match), Primitive by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Brackish Water's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.