Ref. #5B4631 · VS-9501
Mud Pie
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mud Pie Technical Profile
What color is Mud Pie? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #5B4631. Colors similar to Mud Pie include Benjamin Moore Taupe, Behr Breakfast Blend, Valspar Buckeye. Mud Pie has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 7, Mud Pie creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Mud Pie pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Mud Pie
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mud Pie
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Mud Pie.
More brown colors from other brands
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Mud Pie from other brands?
The closest matches are Taupe by Benjamin Moore (#5B4531), Breakfast Blend by Behr (#59432F), Buckeye by Valspar (#5B4937). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mud Pie?
Mud Pie has an LRV of 6.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Mud Pie's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.