Hound Brown 314-7DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #946746, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Antiquarian Brown from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #946746 · 314-7DB
Hound Brown
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hound Brown Technical Profile
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Hound Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hound Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyHound Brown
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAntiquarian Brown
Antiquarian Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Copper Pot
PPG
Nearly identical
Gilded Glamour
Behr
Nearly identical
Glenwood Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cedar Chest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ranch Home
Kilz
Very similar
Natural Cork
Valspar
Very similar
Mochaccino
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rare Happening
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hound Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hound Brown
#946746
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A09C6D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hound Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hound 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Hound Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hound Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hound Brown have?
Hound Brown by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) 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 Hound Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hound Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hound Brown are Antiquarian Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Copper Pot by PPG (a near-identical match), Gilded Glamour by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hound 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 Hound Brown?
Hound Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.4, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hound Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.