Tawny Brown 316-7DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #7E5E3F, 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.
Ref. #7E5E3F · 316-7DB
Tawny Brown
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tawny Brown Technical Profile
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Tawny Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tawny Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyTawny Brown
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFall in Season
Fall in Season
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fall in Season
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Warm Spice Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Split Rail
Behr
Nearly identical
Ancient Root
Kilz
Nearly identical
Jute Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Village Lane
Valspar
Very similar
Rodeo
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Autumn Bronze
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tawny Brown
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Tawny Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tawny Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tawny Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tawny Brown are Fall in Season by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fall in Season by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Warm Spice Brown by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tawny Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.