Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Paleo |
| SKU | 323-6DB |
| Hex | #706B51 |
| RGB | 112, 107, 81 |
| HSL | 50°, 16%, 38% |
| LRV | 15 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Paleo
With an LRV of 15, Paleo is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its yellow 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Paleo works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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.
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
Valspar
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Magnolia Home
Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Paleo 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 #706B51 in HSL space. Pair Paleo 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 Paleo Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Paleo 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 323-6DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Paleo
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Paleo is Spruce Woods (DE6238). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Spruce Woods and you'll get the same color. See the full Spruce Woods swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Paleo
Kompozit's nearest match is Candle Wax (0374), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Paleo without repainting risk. See the full Candle Wax swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Paleo
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Sterling Forest (518), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Paleo without repainting risk. See the full Sterling Forest swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Paleo
C2 Paint's nearest match is Turtleback (C2-645), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Paleo without repainting risk. See the full Turtleback swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Paleo
Valspar's nearest match is Thai Basil (8004-26F), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Paleo without repainting risk. See the full Thai Basil swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Paleo
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Paleo is Hip Waders (PPG1026-7) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hip Waders swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Paleo
At Behr, the closest color to Paleo is Butternut Wood (710D-6) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butternut Wood swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Paleo
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Paleo is Jungle Cover (0347) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jungle Cover swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Paleo
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Paleo is Landscape (JG-49) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Landscape swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Paleo
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Paleo. The nearest is Cocoon (SW 6173) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cocoon swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Paleo
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Paleo. The nearest is Pantalon (NO. 221) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pantalon swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Paleo
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Paleo — the nearest deck color, Buenos Aires (BD-BA), is clearly different (ΔE 12.64). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 323-6DB instead. See the full Buenos Aires swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Paleo
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Paleo — the nearest deck color, Coffee Date (PNT100-DP-53), is clearly different (ΔE 13.3). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 323-6DB instead. See the full Coffee Date swatch →