Paleo
323-6DB · #706B51 · LRV 15 — warm yellow tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne8
- 2Paleo15
- 3Dorian Gray39
- 4Pashmina44
What Color Is Paleo, Really?
Paleo reads as a warm yellow tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Dutch Boy 323-6DB behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Paleo
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.
How Lighting Changes 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.
Most complaints about Paleo are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Dutch Boy 323-6DB directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | CocoonSW 6173 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.4 | 15 | Color page → |
| Behr | Butternut Wood710D-6 · Behr | 2.5 | 14 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Sterling Forest518 · Benjamin Moore | 1.1 | 14 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Thai Basil8004-26F · Valspar | 1.6 | 14 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Hip WadersPPG1026-7 · PPG / Glidden | 2.1 | 15 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Hip WadersPPG1026-7 · Glidden | 2.8 | 15 | Color page → |
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
The 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.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
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.
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