Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Biome |
| SKU | 123-6DB |
| Hex | #C6B836 |
| RGB | 198, 184, 54 |
| HSL | 54°, 57%, 49% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dutch Boy Biome
Biome sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Biome 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
8 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
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Biome 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 #C6B836 in HSL space. Pair Biome 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 Biome Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Biome 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 123-6DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Biome
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Biome is Humorous Green (SW 6918). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Humorous Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Humorous Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Biome
Behr's nearest match is Leapfrog (380D-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Biome without repainting risk. See the full Leapfrog swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Biome
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Bright Gold (371), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Biome without repainting risk. See the full Bright Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Biome
At Valspar, the closest color to Biome is Parsley Sprig (6008-8B) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50.4 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parsley Sprig swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Biome
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Biome. The nearest is Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grass Daisy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Biome
Glidden has no exact twin of Biome. The nearest is Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grass Daisy swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Biome
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Biome is Fernwood (HGSW 1233) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fernwood swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Biome
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Biome is Yellow Stone (DE5467) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yellow Stone swatch →