Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Oakbluff |
| SKU | 413-4DB |
| Hex | #AD947C |
| RGB | 173, 148, 124 |
| HSL | 29°, 23%, 58% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Oakbluff
Oakbluff sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Oakbluff 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 by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Oakbluff 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 #AD947C in HSL space. Pair Oakbluff 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 Oakbluff Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Oakbluff 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 413-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Oakbluff
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Oakbluff is Dormer Brown (SW 7521). 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 32 vs 32). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Dormer Brown and you'll get the same color. See the full Dormer Brown swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Oakbluff
Behr's nearest match is Nomadic (HDC-NT-22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oakbluff without repainting risk. See the full Nomadic swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Oakbluff
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Oakbluff is Morrel (AF-125) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morrel swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Oakbluff
At Valspar, the closest color to Oakbluff is Wild Mushroom (3007-9C) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.7 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Mushroom swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Oakbluff
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oakbluff without repainting risk. See the full Sauteed Mushroom swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Oakbluff
Glidden's nearest match is Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oakbluff without repainting risk. See the full Sauteed Mushroom swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Oakbluff
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Oakbluff is Domaine (HGSW 3443) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Domaine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Oakbluff
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Let's Get Cozy (DEBN01), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oakbluff without repainting risk. See the full Let's Get Cozy swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Oakbluff
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Oakbluff is Camel Train (0163) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Camel Train swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Oakbluff
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Oakbluff is Country Dweller (0176). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Country Dweller and you'll get the same color. See the full Country Dweller swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Oakbluff
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Oakbluff is Scout (C2-826) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scout swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Oakbluff
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Oakbluff. The nearest is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Oakbluff
Backdrop has no exact twin of Oakbluff. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Oakbluff
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Oakbluff is Country Dweller (0176). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Kompozit is your counter, order Country Dweller and you'll get the same color. See the full Country Dweller swatch →