Turning Leaves 317-4DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A6885D, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mystic Gold from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A6885D · 317-4DB
Turning Leaves
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Turning Leaves Technical Profile
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Turning Leaves in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Turning Leaves in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyTurning Leaves
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMystic Gold
Mystic Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sugar Shack
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mexican Hills
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Chicory
PPG
Nearly identical
Grecian Olive
Valspar
Nearly identical
Key Keeper
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Chamois Leather
Behr
Very similar
Rookwood Antique Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Apple Butter
Kilz
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Turning Leaves
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Turning Leaves
#A6885D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Turning Leaves
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Turning Leaves 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
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More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Turning Leaves — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Turning Leaves have?
Turning Leaves by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Turning Leaves in your own space before committing.
What colors match Turning Leaves from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Turning Leaves are Mystic Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Deep Ochre by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sugar Shack by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Turning Leaves'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 Turning Leaves?
Turning Leaves has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Turning Leaves's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.