Diode 420-7DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #5C4D3C, 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.
Ref. #5C4D3C · 420-7DB
Diode
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Diode Technical Profile
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Diode in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Diode in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyDiode
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsStatus Bronze
Status Bronze
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rustic Tobacco
Behr
Nearly identical
Coffee Connoisseur
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Brown Suede
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Buckeye
Valspar
Nearly identical
Star Anise
PPG
Nearly identical
Otter Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Coffee Grounds
Kilz
Very similar
Black Walnut
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Diode
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Diode.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Diode — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Diode have?
Diode 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 Diode in your own space before committing.
What colors match Diode from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Diode are Status Bronze by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Rustic Tobacco by Behr (a near-identical match), Coffee Connoisseur by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Diode's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.