Heritage Brown 411-7DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #604E44, estimated LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is French Press from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #604E44 · 411-7DB
Heritage Brown
8%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Heritage Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#604E44
RGB96, 78, 68
Estimated LRV8.4
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
French Press
Benjamin Moore
#604E44
Close digital match
Rookwood Dark Brown
Sherwin-Williams
#5F4D43
Close digital match
Roasted Nuts
Behr
#5E4C42
Close digital match
Chestnut
PPG
#624E45
Close digital match
Black Walnut
Dunn-Edwards
#5E4F46
Close digital match
Cabin Plank
Valspar
#5F4F48
Close digital match
Connoisseur
Vista Paint
#634C41
Similar digital color
Connoisseur
Hirshfield's
#654E44
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Tonka Bean
Kilz
#654F48
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Nourish .05
Colorhouse
#53453C
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RAL
#4E3B31
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Colors That Work With Heritage Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Heritage Brown
#604E44
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#817B56
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Heritage Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Heritage Brown 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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Heritage Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Heritage Brown have?
Heritage Brown 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 Heritage Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heritage Brown are French Press by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Rookwood Dark Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Roasted Nuts by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Heritage Brown'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 Heritage Brown?
Heritage Brown has a estimated lightness value of 8.4, 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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