Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Principle Greige |
| SKU | 420-3DB |
| Hex | #B2A48D |
| RGB | 178, 164, 141 |
| HSL | 37°, 19%, 63% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Principle Greige
Principle Greige sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Principle Greige 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.
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Clare
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Principle Greige 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 #B2A48D in HSL space. Pair Principle Greige 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 Principle Greige Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Principle Greige 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 420-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Principle Greige
The closest Behr equivalent of Principle Greige is Safari Vest (PPU7-22). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Behr is your counter, order Safari Vest and you'll get the same color. See the full Safari Vest swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Principle Greige
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Principle Greige is Prairie Grass (SW 7546). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Prairie Grass and you'll get the same color. See the full Prairie Grass swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Principle Greige
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Principle Greige is Urban Charm (0337). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Urban Charm and you'll get the same color. See the full Urban Charm swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Principle Greige
Kompozit's nearest match is Sedge (0226), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Principle Greige without repainting risk. See the full Sedge swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Principle Greige
Valspar's nearest match is Earthy Beige (M351), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40.1 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Principle Greige without repainting risk. See the full Earthy Beige swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Principle Greige
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Brandon Beige (977), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Principle Greige without repainting risk. See the full Brandon Beige swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Principle Greige
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Principle Greige is Thatch (C2-827) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thatch swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Principle Greige
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Principle Greige is London Stone (NO. 6) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full London Stone swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Principle Greige
At Backdrop, the closest color to Principle Greige is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Principle Greige
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Principle Greige. The nearest is Juniper Tree (JG-166) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Principle Greige
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Principle Greige. The nearest is Hickory (DEC759) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hickory swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Principle Greige
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Principle Greige. The nearest is Olive Gray (PPG1027-4) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Olive Gray swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Principle Greige
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Principle Greige — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 11.06). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 420-3DB instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →