Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Beyond Earth |
| SKU | 318-4DB |
| Hex | #DCAD69 |
| RGB | 220, 173, 105 |
| HSL | 35°, 62%, 64% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dutch Boy Beyond Earth
Beyond Earth sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Beyond Earth 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
16 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Beyond Earth 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 #DCAD69 in HSL space. Pair Beyond Earth 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 Beyond Earth Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Beyond Earth 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 318-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Beyond Earth
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Anjou Pear (SW 6381), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beyond Earth without repainting risk. See the full Anjou Pear swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Beyond Earth
At Behr, the closest color to Beyond Earth is Inheritance (M280-5) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Inheritance swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Beyond Earth
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Beyond Earth is Hathaway Gold (194) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hathaway Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Beyond Earth
Valspar's nearest match is Prairie (V092-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.6 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beyond Earth without repainting risk. See the full Prairie swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Beyond Earth
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Tesoros (PPG17-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beyond Earth without repainting risk. See the full Tesoros swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Beyond Earth
At Glidden, the closest color to Beyond Earth is Gold Strike (20YY 46/425) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Strike swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Beyond Earth
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Anjou Pear (HGSW 2144), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beyond Earth without repainting risk. See the full Anjou Pear swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Beyond Earth
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Brown Wood (DE5368), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beyond Earth without repainting risk. See the full Brown Wood swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Beyond Earth
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Beyond Earth is Cottage Feel (JG-40) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Beyond Earth
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Orangery (NO. 70), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beyond Earth without repainting risk. See the full Orangery swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Beyond Earth
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Cat's Eye Marble (0906), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beyond Earth without repainting risk. See the full Cat's Eye Marble swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Beyond Earth
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Beyond Earth is Goby Desert (0898) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Goby Desert swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Beyond Earth
Rodda has no exact twin of Beyond Earth. The nearest is Ochre (CA126) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ochre swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Beyond Earth
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Beyond Earth is Amontillado (C2-589) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amontillado swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Beyond Earth
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Beyond Earth. The nearest is Arles (ARLES) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Arles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Beyond Earth
At Kompozit, the closest color to Beyond Earth is Goby Desert (0898) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Goby Desert swatch →