Tawny Brown 316-7DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #7E5E3F, estimated LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fall in Season from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #7E5E3F · 316-7DB
Tawny Brown
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tawny Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#7E5E3F
RGB126, 94, 63
Estimated LRV12.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandDutch Boy
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Fall in Season
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#7E6042
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Fall in Season
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#7F6144
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#815F3C
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#826043
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#835E3B
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Sherwin-Williams
#815D40
Close digital match
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#826340
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#7F5E46
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Benjamin Moore
#845F35
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#8A6642
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Colors That Work With Tawny Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tawny Brown
#7E5E3F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#909060
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tawny Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tawny Brown 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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Tawny Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tawny Brown have?
Tawny Brown 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 Tawny Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tawny Brown are Fall in Season by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Fall in Season by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Warm Spice Brown by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tawny Brown'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 Tawny Brown?
Tawny Brown has a estimated lightness value of 12.8, 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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