Wire Work 416-7DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #564537, LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Well‐Bred Brown from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #564537 · 416-7DB
Wire Work
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Wire Work in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wire Work in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyWire Work
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsWell‐Bred Brown
Well‐Bred Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Coffee Grounds
Kilz
Nearly identical
Moose Trail
Behr
Nearly identical
Momentous Occasion
Valspar
Nearly identical
Deep Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Earth Brown
PPG
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Shady Side
Vista Paint
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Very similar
Brown Suede
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Black Walnut
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wire Work
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wire Work
#564537
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#73714D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wire Work
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wire Work 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 Wire Work.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wire Work — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wire Work have?
Wire Work by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Wire Work in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wire Work from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wire Work are Well‐Bred Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Van Dyke Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Coffee Grounds by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wire Work'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 Wire Work?
Wire Work has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wire Work's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.