Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Chalky Quince |
| SKU | 222-6DB |
| Hex | #AC9825 |
| RGB | 172, 152, 37 |
| HSL | 51°, 65%, 41% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dutch Boy Chalky Quince
Chalky Quince sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Chalky Quince 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Chalky Quince 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 #AC9825 in HSL space. Pair Chalky Quince 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 Chalky Quince Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Chalky Quince 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 222-6DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chalky Quince
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Chalky Quince is High Strung (SW 6705). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order High Strung and you'll get the same color. See the full High Strung swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Chalky Quince
At Behr, the closest color to Chalky Quince is Venetian Gold (370D-7) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Venetian Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Chalky Quince
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Chalky Quince is Martian (DE5475) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Martian swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Chalky Quince
At Kompozit, the closest color to Chalky Quince is Rain Boots (0802) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Boots swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Chalky Quince
Valspar has no exact twin of Chalky Quince. The nearest is Perennial (8001-25G) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Perennial swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Chalky Quince
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Chalky Quince. The nearest is Rain Boots (0802) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rain Boots swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Chalky Quince
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Chalky Quince. The nearest is Savannah Moss (385) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Savannah Moss swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Chalky Quince
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Chalky Quince — the nearest deck color, Serengeti (C2-648), is clearly different (ΔE 5.61). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 222-6DB instead. See the full Serengeti swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Chalky Quince
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Chalky Quince — the nearest deck color, Be Yourself (PPG1218-7), is clearly different (ΔE 5.9). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 222-6DB instead. See the full Be Yourself swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Chalky Quince
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Chalky Quince — the nearest deck color, India Yellow (NO. 66), is clearly different (ΔE 11.7). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 222-6DB instead. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Chalky Quince
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Chalky Quince — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 11.89). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 222-6DB instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Chalky Quince
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Chalky Quince — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 15.16). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 222-6DB instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Chalky Quince
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Chalky Quince — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 18.4). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 222-6DB instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →