Diode 420-7DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #5C4D3C, estimated LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Status Bronze from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #5C4D3C · 420-7DB
Diode
8%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Diode Technical Profile
HEX Code#5C4D3C
RGB92, 77, 60
Estimated LRV7.9
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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Compare alternatives to Diode
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Status Bronze
Sherwin-Williams
#5C4D3C
Close digital match
Rustic Tobacco
Behr
#5B4C3B
Close digital match
Coffee Connoisseur
Vista Paint
#5E4E3F
Close digital match
Brown Suede
Hirshfield's
#5B4F41
Close digital match
Buckeye
Valspar
#5B4937
Close digital match
Star Anise
PPG
#5C5042
Close digital match
Otter Brown
Benjamin Moore
#55493A
Similar digital color
Clay .06
Colorhouse
#675544
Similar digital color
Coffee Grounds
Kilz
#57463A
Similar digital color
Black Walnut
Dunn-Edwards
#5E4F46
Similar digital color
Pearl Beige
RAL
#6A5D4D
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Diode
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Diode
#5C4D3C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#797A51
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Diode
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Diode 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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Diode — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Diode have?
Diode 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 Diode from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Diode are Status Bronze by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Rustic Tobacco by Behr (a close digital match), Coffee Connoisseur by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Diode'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 Diode?
Diode has a estimated lightness value of 7.9, 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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