Brown Trout 414-5DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #9E8163, LRV 24 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hopsack from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9E8163 · 414-5DB
Brown Trout
24%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Brown Trout Technical Profile
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Brown Trout in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brown Trout in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyBrown Trout
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHopsack
Hopsack
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Teddy Bear
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Weaver’s Tool
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Weaver's Tool
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Crunch Granola
Valspar
Nearly identical
Copper Haypenny
PPG
Nearly identical
Edgewood Rocks
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soft Bronze
Behr
Nearly identical
Gingerbread
Kilz
Nearly identical
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brown Trout
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Trout
#9E8163
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown Trout
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown Trout 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 Brown Trout.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brown Trout — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Trout have?
Brown Trout 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 Brown Trout in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brown Trout from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Trout are Hopsack by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Teddy Bear by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Weaver’s Tool by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brown Trout'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 Brown Trout?
Brown Trout has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brown Trout's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.