Sparrow'S Beak 213-7DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B87940, LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wet Riverbanks from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B87940 · 213-7DB
Sparrow'S Beak
24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sparrow'S Beak Technical Profile
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Sparrow'S Beak in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sparrow'S Beak in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySparrow'S Beak
Nearly identical
ValsparWet Riverbanks
Wet Riverbanks
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pumpkin
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Saucy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gold Metal
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sedona at Sunset
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mulling Spice
Behr
Very similar
English Ochre
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cowboy Hat
PPG
Very similar
Nutmeg Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Create .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sparrow'S Beak
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sparrow'S Beak
#B87940
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4B377
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sparrow'S Beak
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sparrow'S Beak 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 Sparrow'S Beak.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sparrow'S Beak — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sparrow'S Beak have?
Sparrow'S Beak 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 Sparrow'S Beak in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sparrow'S Beak from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sparrow'S Beak are Wet Riverbanks by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pumpkin by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Saucy Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sparrow'S Beak'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 Sparrow'S Beak?
Sparrow'S Beak has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.2, 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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Why Sparrow'S Beak's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.