Oarsman 412-5DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A9907F, LRV 30 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clove from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A9907F · 412-5DB
Oarsman
30%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Oarsman in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Oarsman in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyOarsman
Nearly identical
KilzClove
Clove
Kilz
Nearly identical
Beach Cabana
Behr
Nearly identical
Delta Sandbar
Valspar
Nearly identical
Chocolate Powder
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Woodruff Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Let'S Get Cozy
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bush Buck
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bush Buck
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ticonderoga Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Oarsman
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Oarsman.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Oarsman — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oarsman have?
Oarsman 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 Oarsman in your own space before committing.
What colors match Oarsman from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oarsman are Clove by Kilz (a near-identical match), Beach Cabana by Behr (a near-identical match), Delta Sandbar by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Oarsman's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.