Nesting Brown 417-7DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #705E4E, estimated LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rich Brown from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #705E4E · 417-7DB
Nesting Brown
12%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Nesting Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#705E4E
RGB112, 94, 78
Estimated LRV12.0
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#715E4F
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#6C5B4D
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Christmas Ornament
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#6E5A49
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Dapper
Vista Paint
#705B48
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Dixon Brown
Benjamin Moore
#6A5B4D
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Homestead Brown
Sherwin-Williams
#6E5F53
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Dunn-Edwards
#736354
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#736355
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Colors That Work With Nesting Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nesting Brown
#705E4E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#918F60
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nesting Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nesting Brown 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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Nesting Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nesting Brown have?
Nesting Brown 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 Nesting Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nesting Brown are Rich Brown by Behr (a close digital match), Coffee House by PPG (a close digital match), Christmas Ornament by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Nesting Brown'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 Nesting Brown?
Nesting Brown has a estimated lightness value of 12.0, 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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