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DUTCH BOY · 321-1DB

Dutch Boy Pancake Batter#E7DFC5 · LRV 74

Pancake Batter reads as a yellow / warm — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the spec, what Dutch Boy 321-1DB actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUTCH BOY PANCAKE BATTER
RGB 231, 223, 197 LRV 74

Color spec

Brand Dutch Boy
Name Pancake Batter
SKU 321-1DB
Hex #E7DFC5
RGB 231, 223, 197
HSL 46°, 41%, 84%
LRV 74
Undertone yellow / warm
Family Neutral

About Dutch Boy Pancake Batter

At LRV 74, Pancake Batter is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Pancake Batter is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. 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 each

5 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.

SW 6406 · #E7DFC5 · ΔE 0 · LRV 74
SW 6399 · #E9E0C5 · ΔE 0.54 · LRV 75
SW 6413 · #E9E1CA · ΔE 1.17 · LRV 75
SW 7564 · #E8DFCA · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 74
SW 6133 · #EADFC9 · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 74

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
2148-50 · #E7DFC5 · ΔE 0 · LRV 74
CW-105 · #EAE0C4 · ΔE 0.99 · LRV 75
1066 · #E9DDC5 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 73
CC-140 · #E9DDC5 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 73
OC-96 · #E9DDC5 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 71

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.81
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1094-1 · #E5DDC5 · ΔE 0.81 · LRV 72
PPG1098-2 · #E7DDC5 · ΔE 1.38 · LRV 73
FLLW917 · #E3DEC6 · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 73
PPG1111-2 · #E2DEC5 · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 72
PPG1099-2 · #E5E0CB · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 74

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.01
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0391 · #E8E0C3 · ΔE 1.01 · LRV 74
0313 · #EBE1CA · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 76
0888 · #E8DBC1 · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 72
H102 · #E5DCC8 · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 71
0286 · #EADDC7 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 73

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.08
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-627 · #E6DDC0 · ΔE 1.08 · LRV 72
C2-882 · #E3E1C7 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 74
C2-865 · #EADCBA · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 72
C2-675 · #DEDEC3 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 72
C2-562 · #EDDBBD · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 72

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.12
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-CC · #E5DCC4 · ΔE 1.12 · LRV 73
BD-DS · #F2EAD2 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 84
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 4.8 · LRV 65
BD-JA · #EFEDE3 · ΔE 6.79 · LRV 86
BD-AU · #E5C8B7 · ΔE 12.2 · LRV 60

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.33
All neutral at Kompozit →
0391 · #E7DFC1 · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 74
0313 · #EDE1C8 · ΔE 2.11 · LRV 76
0888 · #EADCC0 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 72
0286 · #EADCC6 · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 73
0173 · #EADDCA · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 73

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.43
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DET660 · #E7DCC1 · ΔE 1.43 · LRV 72
DEC772 · #EBE1C9 · ΔE 1.46 · LRV 70
DE6184 · #ECE0C4 · ΔE 1.76 · LRV 69
DET643 · #E3E1CC · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 74
DE6198 · #E8DBC5 · ΔE 3.25 · LRV 67

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.48
All neutral at Behr →
1823 · #E7E2CA · ΔE 1.48 · LRV 76
N270-1 · #E5DECA · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 73
S320-2 · #E5E1C4 · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 74
PWN-41 · #EADEC7 · ΔE 2.47 · LRV 74
PPL-76 · #EBDDC3 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 73

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.49
All neutral at Valspar →
6003-3A · #E2DDC3 · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 71.8
8003-28B · #E2DEC5 · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 72
6007-5A · #E7E1C2 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 74.7
8003-27A · #E4E0CB · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 74
7003-9 · #ECDDC6 · ΔE 3.83 · LRV 73.9

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.81
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 1 · #E3DCC7 · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 72
NO. 208 · #EADCC3 · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 73
NO. 2009 · #E3DCCB · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 72
NO. 71 · #E4DDB9 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 72
NO. 291 · #E3DED0 · ΔE 4.32 · LRV 73

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.13
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-17 · #E8E1CD · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 75
JG-167 · #E3D9C4 · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 70
JG-38 · #ECE1BC · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 75
JG-153 · #E6DECE · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 74
JG-34 · #EBDCCC · ΔE 6.09 · LRV 73

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.5
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-LT-68 · #DFDDCB · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 72
PNT100-LT-62 · #F1E6D4 · ΔE 4.19 · LRV 80
PNT100-LT-19 · #E1DDCF · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 72
PNT100-LT-20 · #E4D6C7 · ΔE 6.29 · LRV 69
PNT100-LT-69 · #D7DCD3 · ΔE 7.91 · LRV 70

Similar Dutch Boy colors

closest in the Dutch Boy deck

The nearest shades to Pancake Batter within Dutch Boy's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

221-1DB · LRV 75
011W · LRV 72
215-1DB · LRV 76
012W · LRV 75
315-1DB · LRV 74
318-2DB · LRV 72

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #E7DFC5 in HSL space. Pair Pancake Batter with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#E7DFC5 + #C5CDE7
TRIADIC
#E7DFC5 · #C5E7DF · #DFC5E7
ANALOGOUS
#E7CEC5 · #E7DFC5 · #DEE7C5

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.33:1 fail
Sample text on black
15.76:1 AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dutch Boy Pancake Batter Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Pancake Batter 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 321-1DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pancake Batter

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Pancake Batter is Ionic Ivory (SW 6406). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Ionic Ivory and you'll get the same color. See the full Ionic Ivory swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pancake Batter

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Pancake Batter is Sandy White (2148-50). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Sandy White and you'll get the same color. See the full Sandy White swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pancake Batter

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Crispa (0391), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Pancake Batter without repainting risk. See the full Crispa swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Pancake Batter

Backdrop's nearest match is Cookies & Cream (BD-CC), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 74) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pancake Batter without repainting risk. See the full Cookies & Cream swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Pancake Batter

Kompozit's nearest match is Crispa (0391), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Pancake Batter without repainting risk. See the full Crispa swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pancake Batter

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Heavy Cream (PPG1098-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 74) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pancake Batter without repainting risk. See the full Heavy Cream swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pancake Batter

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sailcloth (DE6184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It runs slightly darker (LRV 69 vs 74) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pancake Batter without repainting risk. See the full Sailcloth swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Pancake Batter

Valspar's nearest match is New Growth (8003-28B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly darker (LRV 72 vs 74) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Pancake Batter without repainting risk. See the full New Growth swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pancake Batter

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Pancake Batter is Soft Landing (JG-17) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 75 vs 74) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soft Landing swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Pancake Batter

At Behr, the closest color to Pancake Batter is Castle Ridge (PWN-41) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Castle Ridge swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Pancake Batter

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Pancake Batter is Skance (C2-882) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Skance swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pancake Batter

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Pancake Batter is Ringwold Ground (NO. 208) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 74) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ringwold Ground swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Pancake Batter

Clare has no exact twin of Pancake Batter. The nearest is Greenish (PNT100-LT-68) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 72 vs 74). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greenish swatch →

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