Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Bronzed Tan |
| SKU | 318-6DB |
| Hex | #B08039 |
| RGB | 176, 128, 57 |
| HSL | 36°, 51%, 46% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dutch Boy Bronzed Tan
Bronzed Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Bronzed Tan 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 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 yellow from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Kompozit
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Bronzed Tan 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 #B08039 in HSL space. Pair Bronzed Tan 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 Bronzed Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bronzed Tan 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 318-6DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bronzed Tan
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Caramel Corn (2160-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bronzed Tan without repainting risk. See the full Caramel Corn swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bronzed Tan
Behr's nearest match is Golden Rice (S290-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bronzed Tan without repainting risk. See the full Golden Rice swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bronzed Tan
Kompozit's nearest match is Waxen Moon (0921), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bronzed Tan without repainting risk. See the full Waxen Moon swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bronzed Tan
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Nankeen (SW 6397), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bronzed Tan without repainting risk. See the full Nankeen swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bronzed Tan
Valspar's nearest match is Camel Ride (3005-7A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.2 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bronzed Tan without repainting risk. See the full Camel Ride swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bronzed Tan
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bronzed Tan is Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cider Toddy swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bronzed Tan
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Bronzed Tan is Amber Essence (H027) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amber Essence swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bronzed Tan
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Bronzed Tan is Walnut Shell (DE5363) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Walnut Shell swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bronzed Tan
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Bronzed Tan is Pumpkin (C2-647) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bronzed Tan
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Bronzed Tan — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 7.27). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 318-6DB instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bronzed Tan
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Bronzed Tan — the nearest deck color, Wet Sand (NO. 46), is clearly different (ΔE 7.64). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 318-6DB instead. See the full Wet Sand swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Bronzed Tan
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Bronzed Tan — the nearest deck color, Old Soul (BD-OS), is clearly different (ΔE 17.14). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 318-6DB instead. See the full Old Soul swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bronzed Tan
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Bronzed Tan — the nearest deck color, Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74), is clearly different (ΔE 17.39). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 318-6DB instead. See the full Fire Sign swatch →