Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Acidified |
| SKU | 121-7DB |
| Hex | #CBA901 |
| RGB | 203, 169, 1 |
| HSL | 50°, 99%, 40% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dutch Boy Acidified
Acidified sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Acidified is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
7 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Acidified 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 #CBA901 in HSL space. Pair Acidified 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 Acidified Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Acidified 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 121-7DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Acidified
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Acidified is Citronella (SW 6915). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Citronella and you'll get the same color. See the full Citronella swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Acidified
At Behr, the closest color to Acidified is Citronette (HDC-MD-03) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Citronette swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Acidified
At Valspar, the closest color to Acidified is Sugar Leaves (V019-3) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.9 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sugar Leaves swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Acidified
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Acidified is Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grass Daisy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Acidified
At Glidden, the closest color to Acidified is Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grass Daisy swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Acidified
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Acidified is Lime Blast (HGSW 1221). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Lime Blast and you'll get the same color. See the full Lime Blast swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Acidified
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Acidified is Brassy (DEA122) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brassy swatch →