Elm Wood 411-5DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #907865, estimated LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Down Home from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #907865 · 411-5DB
Elm Wood
20%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Elm Wood Technical Profile
HEX Code#907865
RGB144, 120, 101
Estimated LRV20.3
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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#907865
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Colors That Work With Elm Wood
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elm Wood
#907865
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9A77F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Elm Wood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elm Wood 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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Elm Wood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Elm Wood have?
Elm Wood 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 Elm Wood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elm Wood are Down Home by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Llama Wool by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Spanish Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Elm Wood'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 Elm Wood?
Elm Wood has a estimated lightness value of 20.3, 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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