Oxide Brass 222-4DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #D9C661, LRV 56 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frolic from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9C661 · 222-4DB
Oxide Brass
56%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Oxide Brass Technical Profile
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Oxide Brass in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Oxide Brass in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyOxide Brass
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsFrolic
Frolic
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sunlit Meadow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
PPG
Nearly identical
Pepperoncini
Behr
Nearly identical
Citron
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
September Sun
Vista Paint
Very similar
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Tone
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Yellow Umbrella
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Chilled Chardonnay
Kilz
Visible difference
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
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.
#FFFFFF
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 undertone does Oxide Brass have?
Oxide Brass by Dutch Boy has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Oxide Brass in your own space before committing.
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) — the best options for getting Oxide Brass'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 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.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Oxide Brass's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.