Oxide Brown 419-6DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #786957, 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.
Ref. #786957 · 419-6DB
Oxide Brown
15%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Oxide Brown Technical Profile
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Oxide Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Oxide Brown 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 Brown
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSuperior Bronze
Superior Bronze
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Crème de Caramel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Treetrunk
Valspar
Nearly identical
Curlew
PPG
Nearly identical
Canoe Club
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Whiskey Barrel
Behr
Nearly identical
Fallen Timber
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Portobello
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Hitching Post
Kilz
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige Grey
RAL
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Oxide Brown
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Oxide Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Oxide Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Oxide Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oxide Brown are Superior Bronze by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Crème de Caramel by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Treetrunk by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Oxide Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.