Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Sliver of Agate |
| SKU | 220-6DB |
| Hex | #A68956 |
| RGB | 166, 137, 86 |
| HSL | 38°, 32%, 49% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Sliver of Agate
Sliver of Agate sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Sliver of Agate 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
14 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Sliver of Agate 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 #A68956 in HSL space. Pair Sliver of Agate 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 Sliver of Agate Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sliver of Agate 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 220-6DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sliver of Agate
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sliver of Agate. The nearest is Chamois (SW 6131) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chamois swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sliver of Agate
Behr's nearest match is River Road (N270-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sliver of Agate without repainting risk. See the full River Road swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sliver of Agate
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Seville Tan (251), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sliver of Agate without repainting risk. See the full Seville Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sliver of Agate
At Valspar, the closest color to Sliver of Agate is Hawk Feather (V090-4) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25.1 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hawk Feather swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sliver of Agate
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sliver of Agate is Chicory (PPG1095-6) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chicory swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sliver of Agate
Glidden's nearest match is Graceful Gazelle (PPG1105-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sliver of Agate without repainting risk. See the full Graceful Gazelle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sliver of Agate
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sliver of Agate. The nearest is Chamois (HGSW 2172) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chamois swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sliver of Agate
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Sliver of Agate is Fall Harvest (DE6160). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Fall Harvest and you'll get the same color. See the full Fall Harvest swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sliver of Agate
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Sliver of Agate. The nearest is Vintage Crown (JG-152) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sliver of Agate
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sliver of Agate is Golden Cadillac (0879) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Cadillac swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sliver of Agate
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sliver of Agate is Rich Oak (0268) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rich Oak swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sliver of Agate
Rodda has no exact twin of Sliver of Agate. The nearest is Aberdeen (R051) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sliver of Agate
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Sliver of Agate. The nearest is Shade Moss (BD36) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shade Moss swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sliver of Agate
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sliver of Agate is Rich Oak (0268) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rich Oak swatch →