Weeping Birch works as a warm neutral anchor — pairs cleanly with most existing palettes and reads forgiving across lighting conditions. At LRV 63 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it if you want a crisp, cool-modern look, or in rooms with heavy north light that can pull its warmth slightly muddy.
Ref. #D7CFC7 · 405-1DB
Weeping Birch
63%LRV Value
Weeping Birch Technical Profile
What color is Dutch Boy Weeping Birch (405-1DB)? It's a light warm beige — hex #D7CFC7, LRV 63. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Weeping Birch is Sherwin-Williams Whirlwind — a near-identical match on the wall, with Benjamin Moore Sea Froth and Behr Old Map also close. At LRV 63, Weeping Birch sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Weeping Birch pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. As a lighter neutral, Weeping Birch works as a whole-room or trim color and keeps adjoining colors reading clean — pair it with crisper whites a step brighter than itself so the trim still separates. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler. Lighter neutrals reveal their undertone most, so Weeping Birch can swing warmer under 2700K bulbs and cleaner under 4000K daylight — sample it against your trim before committing.
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Colors Similar to Weeping Birch
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Weeping Birch
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Weeping Birch
#D7CFC7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Weeping Birch
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Weeping Birch 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 Weeping Birch.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Weeping Birch — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Weeping Birch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Weeping Birch are Whirlwind by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sea Froth by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Old Map by Behr (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Weeping Birch's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Weeping Birch?
Weeping Birch has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Weeping Birch depends on the room. Here's how to choose.