Cold Espresso 442-7DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #554434, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Van Dyke Brown from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #554434 · 442-7DB
Cold Espresso
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cold Espresso Technical Profile
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Cold Espresso in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cold Espresso in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCold Espresso
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsVan Dyke Brown
Van Dyke Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Moose Trail
Behr
Nearly identical
Buckeye
Valspar
Nearly identical
Coffee Grounds
Kilz
Very similar
Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Shady Side
Vista Paint
Very similar
Earth Brown
PPG
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Brown Suede
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Very similar
Black Walnut
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cold Espresso
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cold Espresso
#554434
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#71704B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cold Espresso
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cold Espresso 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 Cold Espresso.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cold Espresso — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cold Espresso have?
Cold Espresso 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 Cold Espresso in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cold Espresso from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cold Espresso are Van Dyke Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Well‐Bred Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Moose Trail by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cold Espresso'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 Cold Espresso?
Cold Espresso has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.3, 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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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 Cold Espresso's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.