Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Oarsman |
| SKU | 412-5DB |
| Hex | #A9907F |
| RGB | 169, 144, 127 |
| HSL | 24°, 20%, 58% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Dutch Boy Oarsman
Oarsman sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
Oarsman is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Oarsman 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 #A9907F in HSL space. Pair Oarsman 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 Oarsman Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Oarsman 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 412-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Oarsman
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Oarsman is Redend Point (SW 9081) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Redend Point swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Oarsman
Behr's nearest match is Beach Cabana (ECC-56-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oarsman without repainting risk. See the full Beach Cabana swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Oarsman
At Valspar, the closest color to Oarsman is Café Américaine (T586) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28.2 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Café Américaine swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Oarsman
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Cocoloco (PPG1079-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oarsman without repainting risk. See the full Cocoloco swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Oarsman
Glidden's nearest match is Cocoloco (PPG1079-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oarsman without repainting risk. See the full Cocoloco swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Oarsman
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Oarsman is Fiery Hue (HGSW 3054) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fiery Hue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Oarsman
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Oarsman is Saddle Up (DET690) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saddle Up swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Oarsman
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Oarsman. The nearest is Baby Sprout (0134) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baby Sprout swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Oarsman
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Oarsman is Bush Buck (0141) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bush Buck swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Oarsman
Rodda has no exact twin of Oarsman. The nearest is Soft Maple Wood (R039) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Soft Maple Wood swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Oarsman
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Oarsman is Staddle Stone (BD37) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Staddle Stone swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Oarsman
Backdrop has no exact twin of Oarsman. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Oarsman
At Kompozit, the closest color to Oarsman is Bush Buck (0141) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bush Buck swatch →