In The Brush
427-6DB · #6F7E77 · LRV 20 — cool green tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3In The Brush20
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
- 5Wythe Blue48
What Color Is In The Brush, Really?
In The Brush reads as a cool green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Dutch Boy 427-6DB behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for In The Brush
In The Brush works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes In The Brush
With an LRV of 20, In The Brush is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about In The Brush are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Dutch Boy 427-6DB directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Studio Blue GreenSW 47 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.0 | 20 | Color page → |
| Behr | BorealN420-5 · Behr | 2.0 | 20 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Porch SwingCSP-750 · Benjamin Moore | 2.6 | 19 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Sage Slate8004-32F · Valspar | 4.5 | 19 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Blue BloodPPG1034-6 · PPG / Glidden | 4.4 | 20 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Blue BloodPPG1034-6 · Glidden | 4.8 | 20 | Color page → |
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
The nearest shades to In The Brush within Dutch Boy's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #6F7E77 in HSL space. Pair In The Brush with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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