Olde Metal 414-7DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #70573F, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coconut Husk from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #70573F · 414-7DB
Olde Metal
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Olde Metal Technical Profile
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Olde Metal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Olde Metal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyOlde Metal
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCoconut Husk
Coconut Husk
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Clockworks
Behr
Nearly identical
Alpha Male
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rich Mocha
PPG
Nearly identical
Alpha Male
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Log Cabin
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dark Earth
Valspar
Very similar
Brown Tar
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Olde Metal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olde Metal
#70573F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#88875A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Olde Metal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Olde Metal 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 Olde Metal.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Olde Metal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olde Metal have?
Olde Metal 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 Olde Metal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Olde Metal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olde Metal are Coconut Husk by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Clockworks by Behr (a near-identical match), Clockworks by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Olde Metal'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 Olde Metal?
Olde Metal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.6, 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
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 Olde Metal's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.