Oarsman 412-5DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A9907F, estimated LRV 30 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clove from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #A9907F · 412-5DB
Oarsman
30%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Oarsman Technical Profile
HEX Code#A9907F
RGB169, 144, 127
Estimated LRV29.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandDutch Boy
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#A68F80
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#A58E7F
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Colors That Work With Oarsman
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oarsman
#A9907F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oarsman
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oarsman 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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Oarsman — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oarsman have?
Oarsman 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 Oarsman from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oarsman are Clove by Kilz (a close digital match), Beach Cabana by Behr (a close digital match), Delta Sandbar by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Oarsman'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 Oarsman?
Oarsman has a estimated lightness value of 29.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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