Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | High Plains |
| SKU | 316-4DB |
| Hex | #B39167 |
| RGB | 179, 145, 103 |
| HSL | 33°, 33%, 55% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy High Plains
High Plains 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 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.
High Plains 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to High Plains 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 #B39167 in HSL space. Pair High Plains 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 High Plains Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching High Plains 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 316-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of High Plains
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of High Plains is Baguette (SW 6123). 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 31 vs 31). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Baguette and you'll get the same color. See the full Baguette swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of High Plains
Valspar's nearest match is Cuppa Tea (8004-17E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for High Plains without repainting risk. See the full Cuppa Tea swatch →
Behr Equivalent of High Plains
Behr's nearest match is Baguette (MQ2-15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for High Plains without repainting risk. See the full Baguette swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of High Plains
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Classic Caramel (1118), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for High Plains without repainting risk. See the full Classic Caramel swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of High Plains
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Maple View (DE6152), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for High Plains without repainting risk. See the full Maple View swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of High Plains
Kompozit's nearest match is Tan Hide (0261), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for High Plains without repainting risk. See the full Tan Hide swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of High Plains
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Sand (NO. 45), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for High Plains without repainting risk. See the full Sand swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of High Plains
At C2 Paint, the closest color to High Plains is Veneer (C2-857) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Veneer swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of High Plains
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to High Plains is Spiced Rum (0240) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spiced Rum swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of High Plains
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to High Plains is Tangled Twine (PPG1093-6) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tangled Twine swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of High Plains
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to High Plains is Vintage Crown (JG-152) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Clare Equivalent of High Plains
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of High Plains — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 5.35). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 316-4DB instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of High Plains
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of High Plains — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 8.63). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 316-4DB instead. See the full Anita swatch →