Oaken Shield 316-5DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A4825D, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #A4825D · 316-5DB
Oaken Shield
25%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Oaken Shield Technical Profile
HEX Code#A4825D
RGB164, 130, 93
Estimated LRV24.6
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 Oaken Shield
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Toffee
Hirshfield's
#A6845D
Close digital match
Café au Lait
Benjamin Moore
#A3805E
Close digital match
Chamois Leather
Behr
#A7855D
Close digital match
Rookwood Antique Gold
Sherwin-Williams
#A58258
Close digital match
Copper Haypenny
PPG
#9E7E5C
Close digital match
Caramel Mountain
Vista Paint
#A27D56
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Leather Satchel
Valspar
#A9825E
Close digital match
Dark Sepia
Dunn-Edwards
#AC8760
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Gingerbread
Kilz
#9E7D5E
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Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
#998976
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Clay .01
Colorhouse
#C49C6D
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Beige Red
RAL
#C1876B
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Colors That Work With Oaken Shield
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Oaken Shield from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oaken Shield are Toffee by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Café au Lait by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Ginger Root by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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