Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Aran Isle |
| SKU | 421-5DB |
| Hex | #726B5B |
| RGB | 114, 107, 91 |
| HSL | 42°, 11%, 40% |
| LRV | 15 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Aran Isle
With an LRV of 15, Aran Isle 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.
Aran Isle works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Aran Isle 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 #726B5B in HSL space. Pair Aran Isle 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 Aran Isle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aran Isle 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 421-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aran Isle
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Aran Isle is Cocoon (SW 6173). 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 15 vs 15). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Cocoon and you'll get the same color. See the full Cocoon swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Aran Isle
At Behr, the closest color to Aran Isle is Whiskey Barrel (N230-6) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whiskey Barrel swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aran Isle
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Aran Isle is Sharkskin (2139-30) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sharkskin swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Aran Isle
At Valspar, the closest color to Aran Isle is Groundbreaking (8005-8F) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Groundbreaking swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Aran Isle
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Aran Isle is Granite (PPG1022-6) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Granite swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Aran Isle
The closest Glidden equivalent of Aran Isle is Dark Mossy Trail (50YY 15/089). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). If Glidden is your counter, order Dark Mossy Trail and you'll get the same color. See the full Dark Mossy Trail swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aran Isle
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Aran Isle is Cocoon (HGSW 3222). 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 15 vs 15). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Cocoon and you'll get the same color. See the full Cocoon swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Aran Isle
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Aran Isle. The nearest is Cocoa Powder (DET631) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cocoa Powder swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Aran Isle
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Pantalon (NO. 221), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Aran Isle without repainting risk. See the full Pantalon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Aran Isle
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Aran Isle is Monk's Cloth (0220) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monk's Cloth swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Aran Isle
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Aran Isle is Grey Locks (0570) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grey Locks swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Aran Isle
Rodda has no exact twin of Aran Isle. The nearest is Saddlery (CA078) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saddlery swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Aran Isle
C2 Paint's nearest match is Toadstool (C2-902), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Aran Isle without repainting risk. See the full Toadstool swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Aran Isle
At Kompozit, the closest color to Aran Isle is Grey Locks (0570) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grey Locks swatch →