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DUTCH BOY · 315-5DB

Dutch Boy Bisqued Neutral#B48F65 · LRV 30

Bisqued Neutral reads as a red-orange / warm — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what Dutch Boy 315-5DB actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUTCH BOY BISQUED NEUTRAL
RGB 180, 143, 101 LRV 30

Color spec

Brand Dutch Boy
Name Bisqued Neutral
SKU 315-5DB
Hex #B48F65
RGB 180, 143, 101
HSL 32°, 34%, 55%
LRV 30
Undertone red-orange / warm
Family Neutral

About Dutch Boy Bisqued Neutral

Bisqued Neutral sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.

Bisqued Neutral 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 each

5 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.

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.43
All neutral at Valspar →
V089-4 · #B48E63 · ΔE 0.43 · LRV 30
8004-17E · #B38F67 · ΔE 0.55 · LRV 30
P051 · #B68E65 · ΔE 1.14 · LRV 30.1
3006-7B · #B18F62 · ΔE 1.59 · LRV 29.8
8003-17E · #BA8C64 · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 30
SW 6123 · #B39167 · ΔE 1.1 · LRV 31
SW 6116 · #BA8C64 · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 30
SW 43 · #AE905E · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 30
SW 7718 · #BB8D6B · ΔE 4.55 · LRV 31
SW 6137 · #AC9571 · ΔE 4.8 · LRV 32

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.24
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
1118 · #B79163 · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 31
HC-41 · #B79163 · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 31
1105 · #B88D60 · ΔE 1.76 · LRV 30
CC-420 · #B88D60 · ΔE 1.76 · LRV 30
1131 · #B6906B · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 31

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.32
All neutral at Behr →
MQ2-15 · #B3916B · ΔE 1.32 · LRV 31
S260-5 · #B48C5C · ΔE 1.79 · LRV 29
S280-5 · #B4915F · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 31
QE-30 · #B29172 · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 31
S240-5 · #B08E6F · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 30

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.5
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DET685 · #B78D61 · ΔE 1.5 · LRV 29
DE6152 · #B49161 · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 29
DE5327 · #BB8E55 · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 29
DE6117 · #B49375 · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 30
DE6201 · #A79069 · ΔE 4.81 · LRV 27

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.52
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 45 · #BA9368 · ΔE 1.52 · LRV 32
NO. 46 · #BD8C5F · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 30
NO. 20 · #B49D82 · ΔE 6.62 · LRV 35
NO. 63 · #CB9175 · ΔE 9.36 · LRV 34
NO. 12 · #A49C7C · ΔE 11.12 · LRV 33

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.76
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1080-5 · #B99068 · ΔE 1.76 · LRV 31
1080-5 · #BA8F68 · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 31
PPG1091-6 · #B5905B · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 31
PPG1081-5 · #B98D68 · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 30
PPG1093-6 · #B09467 · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 31

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.78
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0248 · #B78D64 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 30
0247 · #BD9264 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 32
0240 · #B0906E · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 30
0892 · #B39566 · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 32
0156 · #B68F73 · ΔE 5.04 · LRV 31

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.33
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-857 · #B49370 · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 32
C2-602 · #BD8F5F · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 31
C2-842 · #AE966E · ΔE 4.67 · LRV 32
BD33 · #B38869 · ΔE 5.04 · LRV 28
C2-542 · #B78A6F · ΔE 6.61 · LRV 29

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.38
All neutral at Kompozit →
0247 · #BB8E5E · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 31
0261 · #AF926D · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 31
0892 · #B39260 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 31
0311 · #AE9567 · ΔE 4.85 · LRV 31
0318 · #AD9569 · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 31

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.17
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-152 · #A8875F · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 26
JG-128 · #A39B89 · ΔE 11.89 · LRV 33
JG-52 · #9C9878 · ΔE 12.66 · LRV 31
JG-136 · #9D918B · ΔE 13.55 · LRV 29
JG-57 · #979A82 · ΔE 16.22 · LRV 31

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.97
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-DP-59 · #C29F68 · ΔE 5.97 · LRV 37
PNT100-DP-52 · #8C8479 · ΔE 13.86 · LRV 23
PNT100-MD-64 · #9FA47B · ΔE 16.31 · LRV 35
PNT100-MD-14 · #91928C · ΔE 17.35 · LRV 28
PNT100-MD-28 · #C88883 · ΔE 17.55 · LRV 32

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 9.17
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-AN · #A89886 · ΔE 9.17 · LRV 33
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 11.14 · LRV 33
BD-RO · #D2A299 · ΔE 15.89 · LRV 38
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 18.95 · LRV 35
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 18.98 · LRV 38

Similar Dutch Boy colors

closest in the Dutch Boy deck

The nearest shades to Bisqued Neutral within Dutch Boy's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

316-4DB · LRV 31
314-5DB · LRV 30
217-5DB · LRV 32
418-4DB · LRV 30
221-5DB · LRV 32
215-6DB · LRV 32

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B48F65 in HSL space. Pair Bisqued Neutral with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B48F65 + #658AB4
TRIADIC
#B48F65 · #65B48F · #8F65B4
ANALOGOUS
#B46865 · #B48F65 · #B2B465

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.98:1 fail
Sample text on black
7.06:1 AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dutch Boy Bisqued Neutral Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Bisqued Neutral 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 315-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Valspar Equivalent of Bisqued Neutral

The closest Valspar equivalent of Bisqued Neutral is Cuppa Tea (8004-17E). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Valspar is your counter, order Cuppa Tea and you'll get the same color. See the full Cuppa Tea swatch →

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bisqued Neutral

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Baguette (SW 6123), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bisqued Neutral without repainting risk. See the full Baguette swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Bisqued Neutral

Behr's nearest match is Baguette (MQ2-15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bisqued Neutral without repainting risk. See the full Baguette swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bisqued Neutral

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Mission Gold (DET685), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bisqued Neutral without repainting risk. See the full Mission Gold swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bisqued Neutral

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Sand (NO. 45), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bisqued Neutral without repainting risk. See the full Sand swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bisqued Neutral

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Maple Syrup (1105), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bisqued Neutral without repainting risk. See the full Maple Syrup swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bisqued Neutral

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Wheat Toast (PPG1080-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bisqued Neutral without repainting risk. See the full Wheat Toast swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bisqued Neutral

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Safari Sun (0248), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bisqued Neutral without repainting risk. See the full Safari Sun swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Bisqued Neutral

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Bisqued Neutral is Veneer (C2-857) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Veneer swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Bisqued Neutral

At Kompozit, the closest color to Bisqued Neutral is Tan Hide (0261) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tan Hide swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bisqued Neutral

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Bisqued Neutral is Vintage Crown (JG-152) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Bisqued Neutral

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Bisqued Neutral — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 5.97). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 315-5DB instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Bisqued Neutral

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Bisqued Neutral — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 9.17). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 315-5DB instead. See the full Anita swatch →

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