Furlough 421-6DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #605544, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coffee Bean from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #605544 · 421-6DB
Furlough
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Furlough Technical Profile
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Furlough in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Furlough in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyFurlough
Nearly identical
PPGCoffee Bean
Coffee Bean
PPG
Nearly identical
Midnight Forest
Valspar
Nearly identical
Treemoss
Behr
Nearly identical
Pilot Rock
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bad Hair Day
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Best Bronze
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Char Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Raw Cacao Bean
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Binoculars
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Furlough
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Furlough
#605544
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C8156
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Furlough
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Furlough 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
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More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Furlough — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Furlough have?
Furlough 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 Furlough in your own space before committing.
What colors match Furlough from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Furlough are Coffee Bean by PPG (a near-identical match), Midnight Forest by Valspar (a near-identical match), Treemoss by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Furlough'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 Furlough?
Furlough has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Furlough's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.