Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Confident Orange |
| SKU | 311-6DB |
| Hex | #B46C42 |
| RGB | 180, 108, 66 |
| HSL | 22°, 46%, 48% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Dutch Boy Confident Orange
With an LRV of 21, Confident Orange is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Confident Orange works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Behr
Diamond Vogel
Magnolia Home
Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Confident 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 #B46C42 in HSL space. Pair Confident 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 Confident Orange Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Confident 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 311-6DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Confident Orange
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Confident Orange is Truepenny (SW 6355). 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 21 vs 21). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Truepenny and you'll get the same color. See the full Truepenny swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Confident Orange
The closest Valspar equivalent of Confident Orange is Flamenco (P046). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21.1 vs 21). If Valspar is your counter, order Flamenco and you'll get the same color. See the full Flamenco swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Confident Orange
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Confident Orange is Orange Ballad (1019). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If Kompozit is your counter, order Orange Ballad and you'll get the same color. See the full Orange Ballad swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Confident Orange
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Mincemeat (PPG1200-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Confident Orange without repainting risk. See the full Mincemeat swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Confident Orange
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Confident Orange is Tortoise (C2-616) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tortoise swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Confident Orange
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Confident Orange is Burnt Almond (DE5258) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burnt Almond swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Confident Orange
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Confident Orange is Orange Ballad (1019) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Ballad swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Confident Orange
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Confident Orange is Work Worn Wood (JG-35) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Confident Orange
Behr has no exact twin of Confident Orange. The nearest is Pumpkin Drizzle (HDC-FL15-01) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pumpkin Drizzle swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Confident Orange
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Confident Orange. The nearest is Caramel Latte (2166-20) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Caramel Latte swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Confident Orange
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Confident Orange. The nearest is Marmelo (NO. 316) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marmelo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Confident Orange
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Confident Orange — the nearest deck color, Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74), is clearly different (ΔE 6.69). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 311-6DB instead. See the full Fire Sign swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Confident Orange
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Confident Orange — the nearest deck color, Old Soul (BD-OS), is clearly different (ΔE 22.36). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 311-6DB instead. See the full Old Soul swatch →