Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Olivaster Tan |
| SKU | 323-2DB |
| Hex | #C2B695 |
| RGB | 194, 182, 149 |
| HSL | 44°, 27%, 67% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Olivaster Tan
Olivaster Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Olivaster 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 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.
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Olivaster 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 #C2B695 in HSL space. Pair Olivaster 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 Olivaster Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Olivaster 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 323-2DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Olivaster Tan
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Olivaster Tan is Baffin Island (243). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Baffin Island and you'll get the same color. See the full Baffin Island swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Olivaster Tan
C2 Paint's nearest match is Enoki (C2-878), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Olivaster Tan without repainting risk. See the full Enoki swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Olivaster Tan
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Refined (0331), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Olivaster Tan without repainting risk. See the full Refined swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Olivaster Tan
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Distant Valley (PPG11-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Olivaster Tan without repainting risk. See the full Distant Valley swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Olivaster Tan
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Woolen Mittens (SW 9526), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Olivaster Tan without repainting risk. See the full Woolen Mittens swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Olivaster Tan
At Behr, the closest color to Olivaster Tan is Palisade (ECC-21-2) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palisade swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Olivaster Tan
At Valspar, the closest color to Olivaster Tan is Far Side of the Mountain (V094-3) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Far Side of the Mountain swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Olivaster Tan
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Olivaster Tan is Skein of Yarn (DEBN55) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Skein of Yarn swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Olivaster Tan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Olivaster Tan is Wicker Basket (0280) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Olivaster Tan
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Olivaster Tan is Summer Pear (JG-44) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Olivaster Tan
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Olivaster Tan. The nearest is Ball Green (NO. 75) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ball Green swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Olivaster Tan
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Olivaster Tan — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 7.9). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 323-2DB instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Olivaster Tan
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Olivaster Tan — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 9.49). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 323-2DB instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →