Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Flaxen Tan |
| SKU | 416-2DB |
| Hex | #C7B79A |
| RGB | 199, 183, 154 |
| HSL | 39°, 29%, 69% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Flaxen Tan
Flaxen Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Flaxen Tan is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
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 neutral from that brand.
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Flaxen 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 #C7B79A in HSL space. Pair Flaxen 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 Flaxen Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Flaxen 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 416-2DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Flaxen Tan
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Flaxen Tan is Wicker Basket (0280). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Wicker Basket and you'll get the same color. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Flaxen Tan
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Flaxen Tan is Wicker Basket (0280). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Kompozit is your counter, order Wicker Basket and you'll get the same color. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Flaxen Tan
The closest Valspar equivalent of Flaxen Tan is In for the Night (T569). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.5 vs 48). If Valspar is your counter, order In for the Night and you'll get the same color. See the full In for the Night swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Flaxen Tan
Behr's nearest match is Polo Tan (N260-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Flaxen Tan without repainting risk. See the full Polo Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Flaxen Tan
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Glacial Till (AF-390), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Flaxen Tan without repainting risk. See the full Glacial Till swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Flaxen Tan
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Distant Valley (PPG11-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Flaxen Tan without repainting risk. See the full Distant Valley swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Flaxen Tan
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Flaxen Tan is Lamb's Wool (SW 9536) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lamb's Wool swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Flaxen Tan
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Flaxen Tan is Baba Ghanoush (C2-896) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baba Ghanoush swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Flaxen Tan
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Flaxen Tan is Stone Pedestal (DEBN56) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Pedestal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Flaxen Tan
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Flaxen Tan. The nearest is Wall White (NO. 58) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wall White swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Flaxen Tan
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Flaxen Tan — the nearest deck color, Gold Moss (JG-48), is clearly different (ΔE 6.17). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 416-2DB instead. See the full Gold Moss swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Flaxen Tan
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Flaxen Tan — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 9.19). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 416-2DB instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Flaxen Tan
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Flaxen Tan — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 17.27). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 416-2DB instead. See the full Rosita swatch →