Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Batter's Box |
| SKU | 320-5DB |
| Hex | #A4916F |
| RGB | 164, 145, 111 |
| HSL | 38°, 23%, 54% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Batter's Box
Batter's Box sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Batter's Box is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
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 neutral from that brand.
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Batter's Box 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 #A4916F in HSL space. Pair Batter's Box 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 Batter's Box Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Batter's Box 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 320-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Batter's Box
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Batter's Box is Natural Bridge (DE6194). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Natural Bridge and you'll get the same color. See the full Natural Bridge swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Batter's Box
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Woodstock Tan (HC-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Batter's Box without repainting risk. See the full Woodstock Tan swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Batter's Box
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is San Antonio Sage (SW 7731), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Batter's Box without repainting risk. See the full San Antonio Sage swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Batter's Box
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Gristmill (PPG1026-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Batter's Box without repainting risk. See the full Gristmill swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Batter's Box
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Batter's Box is Gold Taffeta (0276) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Taffeta swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Batter's Box
At Valspar, the closest color to Batter's Box is Ecosystem (V094-4) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.9 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ecosystem swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Batter's Box
At Kompozit, the closest color to Batter's Box is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Batter's Box
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Batter's Box is Cafe Latte (C2-841) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cafe Latte swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Batter's Box
At Behr, the closest color to Batter's Box is Caraway (PMD-37) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caraway swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Batter's Box
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Batter's Box. The nearest is Drab (NO. 41) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Drab swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Batter's Box
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Batter's Box — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 6.16). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 320-5DB instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Batter's Box
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Batter's Box — the nearest deck color, Countryside (JG-52), is clearly different (ΔE 6.84). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 320-5DB instead. See the full Countryside swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Batter's Box
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Batter's Box — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 12.41). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 320-5DB instead. See the full Shade swatch →