Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Espanade |
| SKU | 123-7DB |
| Hex | #B0AE26 |
| RGB | 176, 174, 38 |
| HSL | 59°, 64%, 42% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dutch Boy Espanade
Espanade sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Espanade 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 by brand
7 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Espanade 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 #B0AE26 in HSL space. Pair Espanade 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 Espanade Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Espanade 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 123-7DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Espanade
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Espanade is Fusion (SW 6919). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Fusion and you'll get the same color. See the full Fusion swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Espanade
At Behr, the closest color to Espanade is Luscious Lime (P330-7) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Luscious Lime swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Espanade
Valspar's nearest match is Asparagus (6008-8C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41.8 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Espanade without repainting risk. See the full Asparagus swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Espanade
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Willow Herb (PPG17-26), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Espanade without repainting risk. See the full Willow Herb swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Espanade
Glidden's nearest match is Willow Herb (PPG17-26), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Espanade without repainting risk. See the full Willow Herb swatch →