Elm Wood 411-5DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #907865, 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.
Ref. #907865 · 411-5DB
Elm Wood
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Elm Wood Technical Profile
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Elm Wood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Elm Wood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyElm Wood
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsDown Home
Down Home
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Spanish Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Coconut Shell
Behr
Nearly identical
Dark Toast
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dusty Path
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dusty Path
Vista Paint
Very similar
Portabella
PPG
Very similar
Carved Wood
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Fine Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Elm Wood
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Elm Wood.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Elm Wood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Elm Wood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elm Wood are Down Home by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Llama Wool by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Spanish Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Elm Wood's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.