Cold Espresso 442-7DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #554434, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #554434 · 442-7DB
Cold Espresso
6%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cold Espresso Technical Profile
HEX Code#554434
RGB85, 68, 52
Estimated LRV6.3
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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Colors That Work With Cold Espresso
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cold Espresso from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cold Espresso are Van Dyke Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Well‐Bred Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Moose Trail by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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