Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Breakwall |
| SKU | 405-3DB |
| Hex | #ADA193 |
| RGB | 173, 161, 147 |
| HSL | 32°, 14%, 63% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Breakwall
Breakwall sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Breakwall 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 by brand
17 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
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Breakwall 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 #ADA193 in HSL space. Pair Breakwall 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 Breakwall Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Breakwall 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 405-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Breakwall
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Breakwall is Morris Room Grey (SW 37). 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 37 vs 37). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Morris Room Grey and you'll get the same color. See the full Morris Room Grey swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Breakwall
Behr's nearest match is Roadside (MQ2-52), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Breakwall without repainting risk. See the full Roadside swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Breakwall
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Breakwall is Indian River (985) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Indian River swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Breakwall
The closest Valspar equivalent of Breakwall is Smoked Oyster (6005-1C). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.3 vs 37). If Valspar is your counter, order Smoked Oyster and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoked Oyster swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Breakwall
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Breakwall is Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cuppa Coffee swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Breakwall
Glidden's nearest match is Neutral Wheat (10YY 35/094), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Breakwall without repainting risk. See the full Neutral Wheat swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Breakwall
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Breakwall is False Creek Greige (HGSW 3465). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order False Creek Greige and you'll get the same color. See the full False Creek Greige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Breakwall
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Breakwall is Rocky Mountain Clay (DEBN65). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Rocky Mountain Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Rocky Mountain Clay swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Breakwall
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Breakwall is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Breakwall
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Breakwall is London Stone (NO. 6) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full London Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Breakwall
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Breakwall is Big Spender (0212). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Big Spender and you'll get the same color. See the full Big Spender swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Breakwall
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Breakwall is Deep Marsh (0233) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Breakwall
The closest Rodda equivalent of Breakwall is Pebbles (CA041). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Rodda is your counter, order Pebbles and you'll get the same color. See the full Pebbles swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Breakwall
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Breakwall. The nearest is Fossil (C2-926) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fossil swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Breakwall
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Breakwall is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Breakwall
At Backdrop, the closest color to Breakwall is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Breakwall
At Kompozit, the closest color to Breakwall is Deep Marsh (0233) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →