Algae Bloom
221-6DB · #9C7F41 · LRV 23 — warm red-orange tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Cabin Fever14
- 2Algae Bloom23
- 3Chilled Wine41
- 4Honey Tea52
What Color Is Algae Bloom, Really?
Algae Bloom reads as a warm red-orange tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Dutch Boy 221-6DB behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Algae Bloom
Algae Bloom works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
How Lighting Changes Algae Bloom
With an LRV of 23, Algae Bloom is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Algae Bloom are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Dutch Boy 221-6DB directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | GrandioseSW 6404 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.0 | 23 | Color page → |
| Behr | Wishing TrollT11-17 · Behr | 2.4 | 24 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Brazen259 · Benjamin Moore | 1.2 | 24 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Marsh Grass8003-24G · Valspar | 2.6 | 21 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Yellow LichenHGSW 2202 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 0.0 | 23 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Golden HarmonyDE6168 · Dunn-Edwards | 1.4 | 22 | Color page → |
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
The nearest shades to Algae Bloom within Dutch Boy's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9C7F41 in HSL space. Pair Algae Bloom with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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