Craft Paper Brown 319-5DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #D0AD6B, LRV 44 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cork from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D0AD6B · 319-5DB
Craft Paper Brown
44%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Craft Paper Brown Technical Profile
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Craft Paper Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Craft Paper Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCraft Paper Brown
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCork
Cork
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rye
Behr
Nearly identical
Gold Digger
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gold Digger
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Earthen Sienna
Valspar
Nearly identical
More Maple
PPG
Nearly identical
Brass Charm
Kilz
Nearly identical
Tarnished Trumpet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Flickering Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Craft Paper Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Craft Paper Brown
#D0AD6B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFB979
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Craft Paper Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Craft Paper Brown 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 Craft Paper Brown.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Craft Paper Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Craft Paper Brown have?
Craft Paper Brown by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Craft Paper Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Craft Paper Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Craft Paper Brown are Cork by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Rye by Behr (a near-identical match), Gold Digger by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Craft Paper Brown'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 Craft Paper Brown?
Craft Paper Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Craft Paper Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.