Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Natural Twine |
| SKU | 411-3DB |
| Hex | #C3AE99 |
| RGB | 195, 174, 153 |
| HSL | 30°, 26%, 68% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| 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 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.
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Clare Equivalent of Natural Twine
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Natural Twine — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 12.14). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 411-3DB instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Natural Twine
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Natural Twine — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 12.37). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 411-3DB instead. See the full Rosita swatch →