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Dutch Boy Rainforest Glow122-2DB · #F3E9C1 · LRV 81

Rainforest Glow reads as a warm yellow tone — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dutch Boy 122-2DB actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUTCH BOY RAINFOREST GLOW
RGB 243, 233, 193LRV 81

Color spec

BrandDutch Boy
NameRainforest Glow
SKU122-2DB
Hex#F3E9C1
RGB243, 233, 193
HSL48°, 68%, 85%
LRV81
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyYellow
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About Dutch Boy Rainforest Glow

Rainforest Glow is very light — LRV 81, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. 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. In north light it can read slightly cooler; a warm white trim alongside keeps it from going clinical.

Rainforest Glow shines on ceilings, trim and in small or low-light rooms where you need to stretch the light — and as a calm whole-home backdrop. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.

Closest matches by brand

17 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 yellow from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.77
All yellow at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6693 · #F3E8C2 · ΔE 0.77 · LRV 81
SW 1668 · #F2EAC3 · ΔE 0.78 · LRV 82
SW 6700 · #F3EAC6 · ΔE 1.13 · LRV 82
SW 6686 · #F5E5BC · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 79

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.17
All yellow at Behr →
T15-9 · #F7EAC1 · ΔE 1.17 · LRV 82
340E-2 · #F5EAC7 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 82
370E-2 · #EEEAC6 · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 81
340C-2 · #F9E7C2 · ΔE 3.53 · LRV 81

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.39
All yellow at Benjamin Moore →
373 · #F2E9C1 · ΔE 0.39 · LRV 81
931 · #F4E9C0 · ΔE 0.42 · LRV 81
289 · #F3E7BE · ΔE 0.84 · LRV 76
197 · #F5E9C2 · ΔE 0.9 · LRV 78

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.84
All yellow at Valspar →
6008-9A · #F2EABC · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 81.2
8001-26A · #EDE8C1 · ΔE 1.94 · LRV 80
6008-5A · #F4E8C7 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 81.3
3005-8C · #F6E5BE · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 79.1

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.37
All yellow at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1108-2 · #F4EDC5 · ΔE 1.37 · LRV 84
PPG1206-3 · #F6EBC9 · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 83
PPG1205-3 · #F7E8C2 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 81
PPG1204-3 · #F9E7BF · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 81

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.72
All yellow at Glidden →
60YY 78/216 · #F1E7BD · ΔE 0.72 · LRV 78
PPG1205-3 · #F8E9C2 · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 82
PPG1210-2 · #F6E5B9 · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 79
PPG1204-3 · #F9E7BF · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 81
HGSW 1186 · #F3E8C2 · ΔE 0.77 · LRV 81
HGSW 6693 · #F3E8C2 · ΔE 0.77 · LRV 81
HGSW 1227 · #F2EAC3 · ΔE 0.78 · LRV 82
HGSW 1668 · #F2EAC3 · ΔE 0.78 · LRV 82

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.2
All yellow at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5484 · #F2EABF · ΔE 1.2 · LRV 75
DE5456 · #F2E9BB · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 74
DE5442 · #F9EBBF · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 77
DE5505 · #F1EBC8 · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 76

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.93
All yellow at Magnolia Home →
JG-38 · #ECE1BC · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 75

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.68
All yellow at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 249 · #F1EAB9 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 81
NO. 2012 · #EEE4C8 · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 78

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.6
All yellow at Diamond Vogel →
0797 · #F0EAC1 · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 81
0811 · #F3E5BA · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 79
H019 · #F4E9BA · ΔE 1.79 · LRV 77
0860 · #F9E9BB · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 82

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.51
All yellow at Hirshfield's →
0797 · #F0E9BE · ΔE 1.51 · LRV 79
0811 · #F4E5B7 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 77
H0019 · #F9EABB · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 83
0909 · #FBE6C1 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 79

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.74
All yellow at C2 Paint →
C2-609 · #F5E8BA · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 81
C2-626 · #F3E8C7 · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 81
C2-593 · #F4E5BF · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 79
C2-578 · #F6E9C9 · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 82

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.26
All yellow at Portola Paints →
PATISSERIE · #F4E2B9 · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 77

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.81
All yellow at Backdrop →
BD-DS · #F2EAD2 · ΔE 4.81 · LRV 84

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.99
All yellow at Rust-Oleum →
398641 · #E2D7B0 · ΔE 3.99 · LRV 68

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.51
All yellow at Kompozit →
0797 · #F0E9BE · ΔE 1.51 · LRV 81
0811 · #F4E5B7 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 79
0860 · #FAE8B8 · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 81
0909 · #FBE6C1 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 81

Similar Dutch Boy colors

closest in the Dutch Boy deck

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

120-1DB · LRV 80
219-1DB · LRV 81
222-1DB · LRV 82
117-1DB · LRV 81
116-2DB · LRV 82
119-2DB · LRV 80

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #F3E9C1 in HSL space. Pair Rainforest Glow with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#F3E9C1 + #C1CBF3
TRIADIC
#F3E9C1 · #C1F3E9 · #E9C1F3
ANALOGOUS
#F3D0C1 · #F3E9C1 · #E4F3C1

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.22:1fail
Sample text on black
17.24:1AAA

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

Dutch Boy Rainforest Glow Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Rainforest Glow 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 122-2DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rainforest Glow

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Rainforest Glow is Pineapple Cream (SW 1668). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 82 vs 81). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Pineapple Cream and you'll get the same color. See the full Pineapple Cream swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Rainforest Glow

Behr's nearest match is Dandelion Tea (T15-9), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 82 vs 81) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Rainforest Glow without repainting risk. See the full Dandelion Tea swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rainforest Glow

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Rainforest Glow is Yellow Iris (373). At ΔE 0.39 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 81 vs 81). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Yellow Iris and you'll get the same color. See the full Yellow Iris swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Rainforest Glow

Valspar's nearest match is Lime Kiss (6008-9A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 81.2 vs 81) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Rainforest Glow without repainting risk. See the full Lime Kiss swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rainforest Glow

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rainforest Glow is Barely Butter (PPG1205-3) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 81 vs 81) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Barely Butter swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Rainforest Glow

The closest Glidden equivalent of Rainforest Glow is Haystack (60YY 78/216). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 78 vs 81). If Glidden is your counter, order Haystack and you'll get the same color. See the full Haystack swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rainforest Glow

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Rainforest Glow is Lemon Mint Leaf (HGSW 1227). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 82 vs 81). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Lemon Mint Leaf and you'll get the same color. See the full Lemon Mint Leaf swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rainforest Glow

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Limesicle (DE5484), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 75 vs 81) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Rainforest Glow without repainting risk. See the full Limesicle swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rainforest Glow

Magnolia Home's nearest match is Ambient Light (JG-38), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 75 vs 81) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Rainforest Glow without repainting risk. See the full Ambient Light swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rainforest Glow

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Rainforest Glow is Lancaster Yellow (NO. 249) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 81 vs 81) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lancaster Yellow swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rainforest Glow

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Bermuda Son (0797), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 81 vs 81) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Rainforest Glow without repainting risk. See the full Bermuda Son swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rainforest Glow

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Bermuda Son (0797), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It runs slightly darker (LRV 79 vs 81) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Rainforest Glow without repainting risk. See the full Bermuda Son swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Rainforest Glow

C2 Paint's nearest match is Fleece (C2-609), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 81 vs 81) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Rainforest Glow without repainting risk. See the full Fleece swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Rainforest Glow

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Rainforest Glow is Patisserie (PATISSERIE) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 77 vs 81) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Patisserie swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Rainforest Glow

Backdrop has no exact twin of Rainforest Glow. The nearest is Don't Eat the Yellow Snow (BD-DS) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 81). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Don't Eat the Yellow Snow swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Rainforest Glow

Kompozit's nearest match is Bermuda Son (0797), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 81 vs 81) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Rainforest Glow without repainting risk. See the full Bermuda Son swatch →

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