Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Principle Greige |
| SKU | 420-3DB |
| Hex | #B2A48D |
| RGB | 178, 164, 141 |
| HSL | 37°, 19%, 63% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Principle Greige
Glidden has no exact twin of Principle Greige. The nearest is Olive Gray (PPG1027-4) at ΔE 3.56 — 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Principle Greige
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Stone Lion (HGSW 3445), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). 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 Stone Lion 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Principle Greige
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Sedge (0226), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Principle Greige without repainting risk. See the full Sedge swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Principle Greige
Rodda's nearest match is Flagstone (CA087), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Principle Greige without repainting risk. See the full Flagstone 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 →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Principle Greige
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Principle Greige is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Linen 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 →
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 →