Brown Trout 414-5DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #9E8163, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #9E8163 · 414-5DB
Brown Trout
24%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Brown Trout Technical Profile
HEX Code#9E8163
RGB158, 129, 99
Estimated LRV23.9
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familybrown
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Brown Trout
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hopsack
Sherwin-Williams
#9E8163
Close digital match
Teddy Bear
Dunn-Edwards
#9D8164
Close digital match
Weaver’s Tool
Vista Paint
#9D7F61
Close digital match
Weaver's Tool
Hirshfield's
#9D7F62
Close digital match
Crunch Granola
Valspar
#9B8164
Close digital match
Copper Haypenny
PPG
#9E7E5C
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Edgewood Rocks
Benjamin Moore
#997D5E
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Soft Bronze
Behr
#A28668
Close digital match
Gingerbread
Kilz
#9E7D5E
Close digital match
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
#998976
Visible digital difference
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
#A3977F
Visible digital difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
#898176
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Colors That Work With Brown Trout
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Brown Trout from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Trout are Hopsack by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Teddy Bear by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Weaver’s Tool by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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