Ground Coffee 406-7DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #503E36, estimated LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Terra Brown from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #503E36 · 406-7DB
Ground Coffee
5%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ground Coffee Technical Profile
HEX Code#503E36
RGB80, 62, 54
Estimated LRV5.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandDutch Boy
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Terra Brown
RAL
#4E3B31
Close digital match
Revival Mahogany
Behr
#503E33
Close digital match
Tudor Brown
Benjamin Moore
#503B31
Close digital match
Otter
Sherwin-Williams
#56433B
Close digital match
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#523C32
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#53433E
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#4D403B
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Colors That Work With Ground Coffee
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ground Coffee
#503E36
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6F684A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ground Coffee
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ground Coffee 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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Ground Coffee — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ground Coffee have?
Ground Coffee 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 Ground Coffee from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ground Coffee are Terra Brown by RAL (a close digital match), Revival Mahogany by Behr (a close digital match), Tudor Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ground Coffee'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 Ground Coffee?
Ground Coffee has a estimated lightness value of 5.4, 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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