Western Brown VS-9660 is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #53372C, estimated LRV 5 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coffeehouse Chocolate from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #53372C · VS-9660
Western Brown
5%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Western Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#53372C
RGB83, 55, 44
Estimated LRV4.8
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Coffeehouse Chocolate
Benjamin Moore
#51392E
Close digital match
French Roast
Sherwin-Williams
#4F3426
Similar digital color
Thoroughfare
Valspar
#4E342D
Similar digital color
Chocolate Sparkle
Behr
#503A31
Similar digital color
Jeff’s Java
Vista Paint
#523C32
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Mahogany Brown
RAL
#4C2F27
Similar digital color
Northern Territory
Dunn-Edwards
#5E463C
Visible digital difference
Hideaway
Hirshfield's
#654637
Visible digital difference
Burnt Clay
Kilz
#58423F
Visible digital difference
Fudge
PPG
#63493E
Visible digital difference
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
#53453C
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Western Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Western Brown
#53372C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6B6347
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Western Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Western 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
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Western Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Western Brown have?
Western Brown 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 Western Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Western Brown are Coffeehouse Chocolate by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), French Roast by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Thoroughfare by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Western 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 Western Brown?
Western Brown has a estimated lightness value of 4.8, 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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Why Western Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.