Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Flaxen Tan |
| SKU | 416-2DB |
| Hex | #C7B79A |
| RGB | 199, 183, 154 |
| HSL | 39°, 29%, 69% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
17 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Flaxen Tan
Glidden's nearest match is Jefferson House Tan (30YY 47/145), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). 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 Jefferson House Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Flaxen Tan
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Flaxen Tan is Macadamia (HGSW 3176) — very close at ΔE 2.44, 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 Macadamia 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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Flaxen Tan
The closest Hirshfield's 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 47 vs 48). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Wicker Basket and you'll get the same color. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Flaxen Tan
At Rodda, the closest color to Flaxen Tan is Biscotti (CA092) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Biscotti 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 →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Flaxen Tan
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Flaxen Tan is Tikal (TIKAL) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Flaxen Tan
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Flaxen Tan. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles 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 →