Noah'S Boat 315-7DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #8A6645, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Craft Paper from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8A6645 · 315-7DB
Noah'S Boat
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Noah'S Boat Technical Profile
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Noah'S Boat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Noah'S Boat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyNoah'S Boat
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCraft Paper
Craft Paper
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Barcelona Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Brown Beige
RAL
Nearly identical
Wild Horses
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Slippery Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Rare Happening
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Honeycomb
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rare Happening
Vista Paint
Very similar
Village Lane
Valspar
Very similar
Ancient Root
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Noah'S Boat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Noah'S Boat
#8A6645
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9A9968
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Noah'S Boat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Noah'S Boat 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
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More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Noah'S Boat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Noah'S Boat have?
Noah'S Boat by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) 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 Noah'S Boat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Noah'S Boat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Noah'S Boat are Craft Paper by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Barcelona Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Brown Beige by RAL (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Noah'S Boat'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 Noah'S Boat?
Noah'S Boat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.3, 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
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Noah'S Boat's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.