Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Acidified |
| SKU | 121-7DB |
| Hex | #CBA901 |
| RGB | 203, 169, 1 |
| HSL | 50°, 99%, 40% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| 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 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Acidified
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Acidified — the nearest deck color, Sin City (0816), is clearly different (ΔE 5.48). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 121-7DB instead. See the full Sin City swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Acidified
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Acidified — the nearest deck color, Sin City (0816), is clearly different (ΔE 5.75). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 121-7DB instead. See the full Sin City swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Acidified
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Acidified — the nearest deck color, Chartreuse (2024-10), is clearly different (ΔE 6.05). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 121-7DB instead. See the full Chartreuse swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Acidified
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Acidified — the nearest deck color, Curry (C2-649), is clearly different (ΔE 6.66). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 121-7DB instead. See the full Curry swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Acidified
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Acidified — the nearest deck color, Bright Days (JG-45), is clearly different (ΔE 10.34). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 121-7DB instead. See the full Bright Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Acidified
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Acidified — the nearest deck color, India Yellow (NO. 66), is clearly different (ΔE 11.61). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 121-7DB instead. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Acidified
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Acidified — the nearest deck color, Eames (BD-EA), is clearly different (ΔE 12.62). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 121-7DB instead. See the full Eames swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Acidified
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Acidified — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 13.12). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 121-7DB instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →