Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Mission Brown |
| SKU | 405-4DB |
| Hex | #9E9284 |
| RGB | 158, 146, 132 |
| HSL | 32°, 12%, 57% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Mission Brown
Mission Brown sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Mission Brown is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
Clare
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Mission Brown within Dutch Boy's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9E9284 in HSL space. Pair Mission Brown with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dutch Boy Mission Brown Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mission Brown from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dutch Boy 405-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mission Brown
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Mission Brown is Keystone Gray (SW 7504). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Keystone Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Keystone Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mission Brown
The closest Valspar equivalent of Mission Brown is Coastal Villa (6005-2A). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.9 vs 29). If Valspar is your counter, order Coastal Villa and you'll get the same color. See the full Coastal Villa swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mission Brown
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Mission Brown is Weimaraner (AF-155). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Weimaraner and you'll get the same color. See the full Weimaraner swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mission Brown
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Bison Beige (DEC750), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mission Brown without repainting risk. See the full Bison Beige swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mission Brown
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Stone Gray (PPG1023-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mission Brown without repainting risk. See the full Stone Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mission Brown
Behr's nearest match is Rolling Pebble (PPU7-23), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mission Brown without repainting risk. See the full Rolling Pebble swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mission Brown
C2 Paint's nearest match is Riff (C2-811), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mission Brown without repainting risk. See the full Riff swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mission Brown
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Mission Brown is Charleston Gray (NO. 243) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Charleston Gray swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Mission Brown
At Backdrop, the closest color to Mission Brown is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anita swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mission Brown
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mission Brown is Sultry Castle (0562) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mission Brown
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Mission Brown. The nearest is Homebody (JG-136) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Homebody swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mission Brown
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Mission Brown — the nearest deck color, Bush Buck (0141), is clearly different (ΔE 6.24). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 405-4DB instead. See the full Bush Buck swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Mission Brown
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Mission Brown — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 6.85). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 405-4DB instead. See the full Shade swatch →