Mud Pie VS-9501 is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #5B4631, 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.
Ref. #5B4631 · VS-9501
Mud Pie
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mud Pie Technical Profile
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Mud Pie in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mud Pie in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyMud Pie
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreTaupe
Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Breakfast Blend
Behr
Nearly identical
Buckeye
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cranberry Craze
Vista Paint
Very similar
Van Dyke Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Coffee Grounds
Kilz
Very similar
Pumpernickel
PPG
Very similar
Nightfall
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Northern Territory
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Pearl Gold
RAL
Visible difference
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mud Pie in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mud Pie from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mud Pie are Taupe by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Breakfast Blend by Behr (a near-identical match), Buckeye by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.