Oxide Brown 419-6DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #786957, estimated LRV 15 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Superior Bronze from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #786957 · 419-6DB
Oxide Brown
15%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Oxide Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#786957
RGB120, 105, 87
Estimated LRV14.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandDutch Boy
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Superior Bronze
Sherwin-Williams
#786957
Close digital match
Crème de Caramel
Vista Paint
#7A6B57
Close digital match
Treetrunk
Valspar
#77695A
Close digital match
Curlew
PPG
#766859
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Canoe Club
Dunn-Edwards
#7A6854
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Whiskey Barrel
Behr
#766955
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Fallen Timber
Benjamin Moore
#7C6D5E
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#7D6E5E
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#796D61
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#827462
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#6D6552
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Colors That Work With Oxide Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oxide Brown
#786957
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#989A68
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oxide Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oxide Brown 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
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Oxide Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oxide Brown have?
Oxide Brown by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Oxide Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oxide Brown are Superior Bronze by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Crème de Caramel by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Treetrunk by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Oxide Brown'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 Brown?
Oxide Brown has a estimated lightness value of 14.8, 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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