Vintage Brass 313-5DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #AE8059, estimated LRV 25 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roman Brick from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #AE8059 · 313-5DB
Vintage Brass
25%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Vintage Brass Technical Profile
HEX Code#AE8059
RGB174, 128, 89
Estimated LRV25.2
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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Colors That Work With Vintage Brass
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vintage Brass
#AE8059
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEAC84
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vintage Brass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vintage Brass 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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Vintage Brass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vintage Brass have?
Vintage Brass 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 Vintage Brass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vintage Brass are Roman Brick by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), African Desert by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Coronation by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Vintage Brass'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 Vintage Brass?
Vintage Brass has a estimated lightness value of 25.2, 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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