Buckeye Nut 410-7DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #694336, LRV 7 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rugged Brown from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #694336 · 410-7DB
Buckeye Nut
7%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Buckeye Nut Technical Profile
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Buckeye Nut in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Buckeye Nut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyBuckeye Nut
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRugged Brown
Rugged Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Natural Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Earth Fired Red
Behr
Nearly identical
Bird House Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Evolution
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sunken Ship
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wendy Way
Vista Paint
Very similar
Signal Brown
RAL
Very similar
Ancient Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Rich Chocolate
Valspar
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Buckeye Nut
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buckeye Nut
#694336
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E7454
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Buckeye Nut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buckeye Nut 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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More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Buckeye Nut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buckeye Nut have?
Buckeye Nut by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) 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 Buckeye Nut in your own space before committing.
What colors match Buckeye Nut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buckeye Nut are Rugged Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Natural Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Earth Fired Red by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Buckeye Nut'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 Buckeye Nut?
Buckeye Nut has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.3, 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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Related Reading
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 Buckeye Nut's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.