Olivewood Branch 417-6DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #85715A, LRV 18 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Thatch Brown from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #85715A · 417-6DB
Olivewood Branch
18%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Olivewood Branch Technical Profile
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Olivewood Branch in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Olivewood Branch in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyOlivewood Branch
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsThatch Brown
Thatch Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Buckhorn
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Noble Crown
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mocha Latte
Behr
Very similar
Hitching Post
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Big Stone Beach
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Le Chateau Brown
PPG
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grecian Helmet
Valspar
Very similar
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Visible difference
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Olivewood Branch
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olivewood Branch
#85715A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FA171
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Olivewood Branch
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Olivewood Branch 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
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More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Olivewood Branch — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olivewood Branch have?
Olivewood Branch 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 Olivewood Branch in your own space before committing.
What colors match Olivewood Branch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olivewood Branch are Thatch Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Buckhorn by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Deer Trail by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Olivewood Branch'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 Olivewood Branch?
Olivewood Branch has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.5, 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 Olivewood Branch's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.