Mountain Meadow 418-5DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #948061, LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Norwich Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #948061 · 418-5DB
Mountain Meadow
23%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mountain Meadow Technical Profile
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Mountain Meadow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mountain Meadow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyMountain Meadow
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreNorwich Brown
Norwich Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gingko Tree
Behr
Nearly identical
Wooly Thyme
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
African Plain
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Prairie Grove
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dapper Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dark Hammered Gold
PPG
Very similar
Prairie Path
Valspar
Very similar
Sleeping Cabin
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mountain Meadow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mountain Meadow
#948061
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5A97F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mountain Meadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mountain Meadow 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.
Mountain Meadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mountain Meadow have?
Mountain Meadow 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 Mountain Meadow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mountain Meadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mountain Meadow are Norwich Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Coriander Seed by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Gingko Tree by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mountain Meadow'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 Mountain Meadow?
Mountain Meadow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.6, 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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Why Mountain Meadow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.