Solar Fire 312-7DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A86741, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Maple Glaze from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A86741 · 312-7DB
Solar Fire
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Solar Fire Technical Profile
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Solar Fire in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Solar Fire in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySolar Fire
Nearly identical
BehrMaple Glaze
Maple Glaze
Behr
Nearly identical
Masada
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Copper Mountain
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Flickering Flame
Vista Paint
Very similar
Flickering Flame
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Foxfire Brown
PPG
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Roasted Pumpkin
Kilz
Very similar
Brown Eyes
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Orange Glaze
Valspar
Very similar
Orange Brown
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Solar Fire
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Solar Fire
#A86741
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACA470
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Solar Fire
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Solar Fire 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 Solar Fire.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Solar Fire — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Solar Fire have?
Solar Fire by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) 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 Solar Fire in your own space before committing.
What colors match Solar Fire from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Solar Fire are Maple Glaze by Behr (a near-identical match), Masada by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Copper Mountain by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Solar Fire'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 Solar Fire?
Solar Fire has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.4, 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 Solar Fire's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.