Saw Mill 407-7DB is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #5A3532, LRV 5 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Arresting Auburn from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5A3532 · 407-7DB
Saw Mill
5%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Saw Mill Technical Profile
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Saw Mill in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Saw Mill in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySaw Mill
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsArresting Auburn
Arresting Auburn
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chocolate Sprinkle
Behr
Nearly identical
Raphael
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chestnut Brown
RAL
Very similar
Otis Madeira
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Boysenberry Pie
Kilz
Very similar
Red Raisin
Vista Paint
Very similar
Spanish Tile
Valspar
Very similar
Old Mahogany
PPG
Very similar
Folklore
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Brinjal
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wood .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Saw Mill
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Saw Mill
#5A3532
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#73624C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Saw Mill
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Saw Mill 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 Saw Mill.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Saw Mill — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Saw Mill have?
Saw Mill by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Saw Mill in your own space before committing.
What colors match Saw Mill from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Saw Mill are Arresting Auburn by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sommelier by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Chocolate Sprinkle by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Saw Mill'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 Saw Mill?
Saw Mill has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.0, 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 Saw Mill's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.