Solar Fire 312-7DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A86741, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #A86741 · 312-7DB
Solar Fire
18%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Solar Fire Technical Profile
HEX Code#A86741
RGB168, 103, 65
Estimated LRV18.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Solar Fire
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Solar Fire from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Solar Fire are Maple Glaze by Behr (a close digital match), Masada by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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