Mud Pie VS-9501 is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #5B4631, estimated LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Taupe from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #5B4631 · VS-9501
Mud Pie
7%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Mud Pie Technical Profile
HEX Code#5B4631
RGB91, 70, 49
Estimated LRV6.8
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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Compare alternatives to Mud Pie
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Taupe
Benjamin Moore
#5B4531
Close digital match
Breakfast Blend
Behr
#59432F
Close digital match
Buckeye
Valspar
#5B4937
Close digital match
Cranberry Craze
Vista Paint
#604A38
Similar digital color
Van Dyke Brown
Sherwin-Williams
#564536
Similar digital color
Coffee Grounds
Kilz
#57463A
Similar digital color
Pumpernickel
PPG
#625141
Similar digital color
Nightfall
Hirshfield's
#61523D
Similar digital color
Clay .06
Colorhouse
#675544
Visible digital difference
Northern Territory
Dunn-Edwards
#5E463C
Visible digital difference
Pearl Gold
RAL
#705335
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Mud Pie
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mud Pie
#5B4631
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#73734C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mud Pie
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mud Pie 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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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mud Pie — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mud Pie have?
Mud Pie 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 Mud Pie from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mud Pie are Taupe by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Breakfast Blend by Behr (a close digital match), Buckeye by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mud Pie'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 Mud Pie?
Mud Pie has a estimated lightness value of 6.8, 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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