Nesting Brown 417-7DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #705E4E, 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.
Ref. #705E4E · 417-7DB
Nesting Brown
12%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Nesting Brown Technical Profile
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Nesting Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nesting Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyNesting Brown
Nearly identical
BehrRich Brown
Rich Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Coffee House
PPG
Nearly identical
Christmas Ornament
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dapper
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dixon Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Homestead Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cocoa
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Shutter Brown
Valspar
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nesting Brown
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Nesting Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Nesting Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nesting Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nesting Brown are Rich Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Coffee House by PPG (a near-identical match), Christmas Ornament by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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