Oaken Shield 316-5DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A4825D, LRV 25 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Toffee from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A4825D · 316-5DB
Oaken Shield
25%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Oaken Shield Technical Profile
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Oaken Shield in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Oaken Shield in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyOaken Shield
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sToffee
Toffee
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Café au Lait
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chamois Leather
Behr
Nearly identical
Rookwood Antique Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Copper Haypenny
PPG
Nearly identical
Caramel Mountain
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Leather Satchel
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dark Sepia
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Oaken Shield
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oaken Shield
#A4825D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oaken Shield
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oaken Shield 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 Oaken Shield.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Oaken Shield — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oaken Shield have?
Oaken Shield 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 Oaken Shield in your own space before committing.
What colors match Oaken Shield from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oaken Shield are Toffee by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Café au Lait by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ginger Root by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Oaken Shield'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 Oaken Shield?
Oaken Shield has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.6, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Oaken Shield's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.