Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Natural Twine |
| SKU | 411-3DB |
| Hex | #C3AE99 |
| RGB | 195, 174, 153 |
| HSL | 30°, 26%, 68% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Natural Twine
Natural Twine sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Natural Twine 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
16 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
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Natural Twine 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 #C3AE99 in HSL space. Pair Natural Twine 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 Natural Twine Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Natural Twine 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 411-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Natural Twine
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Renwick Beige (SW 2805), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Natural Twine without repainting risk. See the full Renwick Beige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Natural Twine
Behr's nearest match is California Stucco (ECC-57-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Natural Twine without repainting risk. See the full California Stucco swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Natural Twine
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Truffle (AF-130), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Natural Twine without repainting risk. See the full Truffle swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Natural Twine
The closest Valspar equivalent of Natural Twine is Moose Mousse (3003-10A). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 44). If Valspar is your counter, order Moose Mousse and you'll get the same color. See the full Moose Mousse swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Natural Twine
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Natural Twine is Persuasion (PPG1077-3). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Persuasion and you'll get the same color. See the full Persuasion swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Natural Twine
Glidden's nearest match is Persuasion (PPG1077-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Natural Twine without repainting risk. See the full Persuasion swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Natural Twine
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Natural Twine is Khaki Shade (HGSW 3455) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Khaki Shade swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Natural Twine
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sandal (DEC715), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Natural Twine without repainting risk. See the full Sandal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Natural Twine
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Natural Twine is Embossed Letter (JG-106) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Natural Twine
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Natural Twine is Jitney (NO. 293) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Natural Twine
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Natural Twine is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Natural Twine
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Natural Twine. The nearest is Apple Pie (0162) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Apple Pie swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Natural Twine
Rodda's nearest match is Barley (CA052), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Natural Twine without repainting risk. See the full Barley swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Natural Twine
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Natural Twine is Epicure (C2-829) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Epicure swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Natural Twine
Kompozit has no exact twin of Natural Twine. The nearest is Apple Pie (0162) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Apple Pie swatch →