Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Rustic Rye |
| SKU | 314-4DB |
| Hex | #CCA683 |
| RGB | 204, 166, 131 |
| HSL | 29°, 42%, 66% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Dutch Boy Rustic Rye
Rustic Rye sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Rustic Rye is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Behr
C2 Paint
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Rustic Rye 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 #CCA683 in HSL space. Pair Rustic Rye 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 Rustic Rye Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rustic Rye 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 314-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rustic Rye
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Rustic Rye is Totally Tan (SW 6115). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Totally Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Totally Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rustic Rye
The closest Valspar equivalent of Rustic Rye is My Chai (8003-17D). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Valspar is your counter, order My Chai and you'll get the same color. See the full My Chai swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rustic Rye
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Rustic Rye is Covered Wagon (PPG16-18). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Covered Wagon and you'll get the same color. See the full Covered Wagon swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rustic Rye
Behr's nearest match is City Sunrise (MQ2-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rustic Rye without repainting risk. See the full City Sunrise swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rustic Rye
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Dearborn Tan (1153), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rustic Rye without repainting risk. See the full Dearborn Tan swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rustic Rye
Kompozit's nearest match is Cowhide (0155), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rustic Rye without repainting risk. See the full Cowhide swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rustic Rye
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Rustic Rye is Fake Tan (NO. 9912) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fake Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rustic Rye
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Rustic Rye is DaVanzo Beige (DET664) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full DaVanzo Beige swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rustic Rye
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rustic Rye is Beach Coast Buff (H122) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beach Coast Buff swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rustic Rye
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Rustic Rye. The nearest is Gold Digger (C2-858) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rustic Rye
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Rustic Rye — the nearest deck color, Embossed Letter (JG-106), is clearly different (ΔE 8.39). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 314-4DB instead. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Rustic Rye
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Rustic Rye — the nearest deck color, Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), is clearly different (ΔE 10.63). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 314-4DB instead. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Rustic Rye
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Rustic Rye — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 11.82). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 314-4DB instead. See the full Rosita swatch →