Deeply Brown 406-6DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #66564C, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clinton Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #66564C · 406-6DB
Deeply Brown
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Deeply Brown Technical Profile
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Deeply Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Deeply 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 BoyDeeply Brown
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreClinton Brown
Clinton Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chocolate Swirl
Behr
Nearly identical
Ground Coffee
PPG
Nearly identical
Mudslide
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rawhide
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wild Mustang
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bargeboard Brown
Vista Paint
Very similar
Tea Leaf
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Bittersweet Brown
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Deeply Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Deeply Brown
#66564C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#89845C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deeply Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deeply 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 Deeply Brown.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Deeply Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deeply Brown have?
Deeply Brown by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Deeply Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Deeply Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deeply Brown are Clinton Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Chocolate Swirl by Behr (a near-identical match), Ground Coffee by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Deeply 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 Deeply Brown?
Deeply Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.0, 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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Why Deeply Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.