Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Oakbluff |
| SKU | 413-4DB |
| Hex | #AD947C |
| RGB | 173, 148, 124 |
| HSL | 29°, 23%, 58% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| 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 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
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Clare
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Oakbluff
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Oakbluff — the nearest deck color, Antiquing (JG-128), is clearly different (ΔE 7.6). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 413-4DB instead. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Oakbluff
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Oakbluff — the nearest deck color, Green Stone (NO. 12), is clearly different (ΔE 9.56). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 413-4DB instead. See the full Green Stone swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Oakbluff
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Oakbluff — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 12.63). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 413-4DB instead. See the full Shade swatch →