Muddy Paws 216-5DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A5865F, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #A5865F · 216-5DB
Muddy Paws
26%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Muddy Paws Technical Profile
HEX Code#A5865F
RGB165, 134, 95
Estimated LRV25.9
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 Muddy Paws
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Ginger Root
Hirshfield's
#A3845E
Close digital match
Sugar Shack
Dunn-Edwards
#A4875F
Close digital match
Mexican Hills
Vista Paint
#A3855C
Close digital match
Chamois Leather
Behr
#A7855D
Close digital match
Hillcrest Tan
Benjamin Moore
#A18562
Close digital match
Coffee With Cream
PPG
#A68966
Close digital match
Rookwood Antique Gold
Sherwin-Williams
#A58258
Close digital match
Grecian Olive
Valspar
#A38759
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Gingerbread
Kilz
#9E7D5E
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Mouse's Back
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#998976
Visible digital difference
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Colorhouse
#C49C6D
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Colors That Work With Muddy Paws
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Muddy Paws from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Muddy Paws are Ginger Root by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Sugar Shack by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Mexican Hills by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Muddy Paws's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.