Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Candied Orange |
| SKU | 210-6DB |
| Hex | #D27D24 |
| RGB | 210, 125, 36 |
| HSL | 31°, 71%, 48% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Dutch Boy Candied Orange
Candied Orange sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Candied Orange is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
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 orange from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Candied Orange 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 #D27D24 in HSL space. Pair Candied Orange 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 Candied Orange Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Candied Orange 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 210-6DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Candied Orange
Behr's nearest match is Acorn (290D-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Candied Orange without repainting risk. See the full Acorn swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Candied Orange
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Pumpkin Blush (2156-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Candied Orange without repainting risk. See the full Pumpkin Blush swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Candied Orange
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Marigold (SW 6664), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Candied Orange without repainting risk. See the full Marigold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Candied Orange
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Candied Orange is Flame (DE5237) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flame swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Candied Orange
At Kompozit, the closest color to Candied Orange is Mexican Spirit (0984) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mexican Spirit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Candied Orange
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Candied Orange. The nearest is Mexican Spirit (0984) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mexican Spirit swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Candied Orange
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Candied Orange. The nearest is Chutney (C2-588) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chutney swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Candied Orange
Valspar doesn't make a true equivalent of Candied Orange — the nearest deck color, Yam (M256), is clearly different (ΔE 5.1). For an exact match, any Valspar retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 210-6DB instead. See the full Yam swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Candied Orange
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Candied Orange — the nearest deck color, Tiger Tail (PPG1198-6), is clearly different (ΔE 5.38). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 210-6DB instead. See the full Tiger Tail swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Candied Orange
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Candied Orange — the nearest deck color, Wet Sand (NO. 46), is clearly different (ΔE 9.59). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 210-6DB instead. See the full Wet Sand swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Candied Orange
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Candied Orange — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 13.16). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 210-6DB instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Candied Orange
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Candied Orange — the nearest deck color, Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74), is clearly different (ΔE 13.77). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 210-6DB instead. See the full Fire Sign swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Candied Orange
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Candied Orange — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 19.86). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 210-6DB instead. See the full Anita swatch →