Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Mortar and Pestle |
| SKU | 406-3DB |
| Hex | #C1B6AB |
| RGB | 193, 182, 171 |
| HSL | 30°, 15%, 71% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Mortar and Pestle
Mortar and Pestle 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.
Mortar and Pestle 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
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Behr
C2 Paint
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Mortar and Pestle 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 #C1B6AB in HSL space. Pair Mortar and Pestle 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 Mortar and Pestle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mortar and Pestle 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 406-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mortar and Pestle
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Mortar and Pestle is Versatile Gray (SW 6072). 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 48 vs 48). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Versatile Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Versatile Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mortar and Pestle
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Mortar and Pestle is Faux Bois (DEGR15). 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 47 vs 48). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Faux Bois and you'll get the same color. See the full Faux Bois swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mortar and Pestle
C2 Paint's nearest match is Filament (C2-798), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mortar and Pestle without repainting risk. See the full Filament swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mortar and Pestle
Valspar's nearest match is Luxe Gray (8005-4C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mortar and Pestle without repainting risk. See the full Luxe Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mortar and Pestle
Kompozit's nearest match is Light Lichen (0211), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mortar and Pestle without repainting risk. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mortar and Pestle
Behr's nearest match is Grey Mist (HDC-CT-21), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mortar and Pestle without repainting risk. See the full Grey Mist swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mortar and Pestle
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mortar and Pestle is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mortar and Pestle
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mortar and Pestle is Himalayan Trek (1542) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Himalayan Trek swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Mortar and Pestle
At Clare, the closest color to Mortar and Pestle is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) — very close at ΔE 2.47, 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 Greige swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mortar and Pestle
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Mortar and Pestle is Jitney (NO. 293) — very close at ΔE 2.5, 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 Jitney swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mortar and Pestle
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Mortar and Pestle is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) — very close at ΔE 2.55, 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 Sunday Stroll swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mortar and Pestle
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mortar and Pestle is Light Lichen (0211) — very close at ΔE 2.62, 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 Light Lichen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Mortar and Pestle
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Mortar and Pestle — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 13.43). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 406-3DB instead. See the full Underdog swatch →