Van Dyke Brown 7041 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #564536, LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wire Work from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #564536 · 7041
Van Dyke Brown
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Van Dyke Brown Technical Profile
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Van Dyke Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Van Dyke Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsVan Dyke Brown
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWire Work
Wire Work
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Moose Trail
Behr
Nearly identical
Coffee Grounds
Kilz
Nearly identical
Buckeye
Valspar
Nearly identical
Deep Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Shady Side
Vista Paint
Very similar
Earth Brown
PPG
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Brown Suede
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Very similar
Black Walnut
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Van Dyke Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Van Dyke Brown
#564536
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#73714C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Van Dyke Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Van Dyke 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Van Dyke Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Van Dyke Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Van Dyke Brown have?
Van Dyke Brown by Sherwin-Williams 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 Van Dyke Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Van Dyke Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Van Dyke Brown are Wire Work by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cold Espresso by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Moose Trail by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Van Dyke 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 Van Dyke Brown?
Van Dyke Brown 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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Why Van Dyke Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.