Wild Morel 217-6DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A78357, LRV 25 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rookwood Antique Gold from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A78357 · 217-6DB
Wild Morel
25%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Wild Morel Technical Profile
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Wild Morel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wild Morel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyWild Morel
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRookwood Antique Gold
Rookwood Antique Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rich Oak
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rich Oak
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bread Basket
PPG
Nearly identical
Chamois Leather
Behr
Nearly identical
Gingersnaps
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dark Sepia
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Leather Satchel
Valspar
Very similar
Apple Butter
Kilz
Very similar
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wild Morel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wild Morel
#A78357
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wild Morel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wild Morel 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 Wild Morel.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wild Morel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wild Morel have?
Wild Morel 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 Wild Morel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wild Morel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wild Morel are Rookwood Antique Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Rich Oak by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Rich Oak by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wild Morel'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 Wild Morel?
Wild Morel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.1, 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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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 Wild Morel's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.