Muddy Paws 216-5DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A5865F, LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ginger Root from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A5865F · 216-5DB
Muddy Paws
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Muddy Paws Technical Profile
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Muddy Paws in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Muddy Paws in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyMuddy Paws
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGinger Root
Ginger Root
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sugar Shack
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mexican Hills
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Chamois Leather
Behr
Nearly identical
Hillcrest Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Coffee With Cream
PPG
Nearly identical
Rookwood Antique Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grecian Olive
Valspar
Very similar
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Muddy Paws
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Muddy Paws
#A5865F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Muddy Paws
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Muddy Paws 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 Muddy Paws.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Muddy Paws — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Muddy Paws have?
Muddy Paws 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 Muddy Paws in your own space before committing.
What colors match Muddy Paws from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Muddy Paws are Ginger Root by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sugar Shack by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mexican Hills by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Muddy Paws'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 Muddy Paws?
Muddy Paws has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Muddy Paws's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.