Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Shore Grass |
| SKU | 221-4DB |
| Hex | #CCB57F |
| RGB | 204, 181, 127 |
| HSL | 42°, 43%, 65% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Shore Grass
Shore Grass sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Shore Grass 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.
C2 Paint
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Shore Grass 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 #CCB57F in HSL space. Pair Shore Grass 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 Shore Grass Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shore Grass 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 221-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
C2 Paint Equivalent of Shore Grass
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Shore Grass is Sanguine (C2-651). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Sanguine and you'll get the same color. See the full Sanguine swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shore Grass
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Wheat Grass (SW 6408), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shore Grass without repainting risk. See the full Wheat Grass swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Shore Grass
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Mustard Seed (222), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shore Grass without repainting risk. See the full Mustard Seed swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Shore Grass
Behr's nearest match is Perennial Gold (S310-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Shore Grass without repainting risk. See the full Perennial Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Shore Grass
At Valspar, the closest color to Shore Grass is Cache of Camel (M254) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49.6 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cache of Camel swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Shore Grass
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Shore Grass is Gold Digger (0877) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Shore Grass
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Shore Grass is Bulletin Board (PPG12-04) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bulletin Board swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Shore Grass
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Shore Grass is Oak Harbor (DE6179) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oak Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Shore Grass
At Kompozit, the closest color to Shore Grass is Gold Digger (0877) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Shore Grass
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Shore Grass. The nearest is Octagon Yellow (NO. 7) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Octagon Yellow swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Shore Grass
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Shore Grass. The nearest is Summer Pear (JG-44) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Shore Grass
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Shore Grass — the nearest deck color, Eames (BD-EA), is clearly different (ΔE 5.65). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 221-4DB instead. See the full Eames swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Shore Grass
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Shore Grass — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 13.41). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 221-4DB instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →