Sweetbrier 425-5DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #7B8070, LRV 21 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dried Thyme from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7B8070 · 425-5DB
Sweetbrier
21%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweetbrier Technical Profile
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Sweetbrier in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweetbrier in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySweetbrier
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsDried Thyme
Dried Thyme
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Warm Eucalyptus
Valspar
Nearly identical
Valley Vista
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Harbor Mist Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cement Grey
RAL
Very similar
Cactus Garden
Behr
Very similar
Smokey Sage
PPG
Very similar
Green Smoke
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Galpagos Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Combat Boots
Kilz
Very similar
Pendula Garden
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweetbrier
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweetbrier
#7B8070
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#84A77C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweetbrier
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweetbrier 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 Sweetbrier.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweetbrier — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweetbrier have?
Sweetbrier by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sweetbrier in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweetbrier from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweetbrier are Dried Thyme by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Warm Eucalyptus by Valspar (a near-identical match), Fields of Green by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweetbrier'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 Sweetbrier?
Sweetbrier has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.8, 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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Related Reading
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 Sweetbrier's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.