Oxide Brass adds visible warmth and energy — works well in north-facing rooms that need a lift and in spaces where cheerful is the goal. At LRV 56 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Because it's a fully saturated example, it lands strongest as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than the dominant whole-room color. Skip it in north-facing rooms with cool light, where yellows can read acidic or greenish rather than cheerful.
Ref. #D9C661 · 222-4DB
Oxide Brass
56%LRV Value
Oxide Brass Technical Profile
What color is Dutch Boy Oxide Brass (222-4DB)? It's a light cool yellow — hex #D9C661, LRV 56. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Oxide Brass is Sherwin-Williams Frolic — a near-identical match on the wall, with Valspar Sunlit Meadow and PPG Extra Virgin Olive Oil also close. At LRV 56, Oxide Brass sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. As a fully saturated example, it reads as a confident statement color — best deployed as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than a whole-room dominant. Under 2700K warm bulbs Oxide Brass reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light. Saturated colors amplify lighting effects more than muted ones: warm bulbs deepen and enrich, cool daylight sharpens and slightly cools the same hex.
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Colors Similar to Oxide Brass
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Oxide Brass
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oxide Brass
#D9C661
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5BE74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Oxide Brass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oxide Brass 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 Oxide Brass.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Oxide Brass — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Oxide Brass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oxide Brass are Frolic by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sunlit Meadow by Valspar (a near-identical match), Extra Virgin Olive Oil by PPG (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Oxide Brass's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Oxide Brass?
Oxide Brass has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Oxide Brass depends on the room. Here's how to choose.