Twiggy Brown 412-6DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #8E725F, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nuthatch from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8E725F · 412-6DB
Twiggy Brown
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Twiggy Brown Technical Profile
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Twiggy Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Twiggy 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 BoyTwiggy Brown
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsNuthatch
Nuthatch
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Carob
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fudge Bar
Behr
Nearly identical
Cocoa Delight
PPG
Very similar
Bean Pot
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ancient Grain
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Fine Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Dark Toast
Valspar
Very similar
Palomino
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Twiggy Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Twiggy Brown
#8E725F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6A27A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Twiggy Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Twiggy 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 Twiggy 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.
Twiggy Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Twiggy Brown have?
Twiggy 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 Twiggy Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Twiggy Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Twiggy Brown are Nuthatch by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Carob by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Fudge Bar by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Twiggy 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 Twiggy Brown?
Twiggy Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.6, 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 Twiggy Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.