Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Snapping Turtle |
| SKU | 220-5DB |
| Hex | #C3A672 |
| RGB | 195, 166, 114 |
| HSL | 39°, 40%, 61% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Snapping Turtle
Snapping Turtle sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Snapping Turtle 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.
Diamond Vogel
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Valspar
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Clare
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Snapping Turtle 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 #C3A672 in HSL space. Pair Snapping Turtle 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 Snapping Turtle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Snapping Turtle 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 220-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Snapping Turtle
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Silence is Golden (0891), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Snapping Turtle without repainting risk. See the full Silence is Golden swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Snapping Turtle
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Summerdale Gold (HC-17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Snapping Turtle without repainting risk. See the full Summerdale Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Snapping Turtle
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Medallion (DEC729), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Snapping Turtle without repainting risk. See the full Medallion swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Snapping Turtle
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Dusted Olive (SW 9028), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Snapping Turtle without repainting risk. See the full Dusted Olive swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Snapping Turtle
At Behr, the closest color to Snapping Turtle is Fresh Sawdust (BXC-70) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Sawdust swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Snapping Turtle
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Snapping Turtle is Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Applesauce Cake swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Snapping Turtle
At Clare, the closest color to Snapping Turtle is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Snapping Turtle
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Snapping Turtle is Cane (NO. 53) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cane swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Snapping Turtle
At Valspar, the closest color to Snapping Turtle is Desert Grass (3008-7C) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.5 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Grass swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Snapping Turtle
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Snapping Turtle is Gold Digger (C2-858) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) 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 →
Kompozit Equivalent of Snapping Turtle
Kompozit has no exact twin of Snapping Turtle. The nearest is Cinnamon Toast (0246) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cinnamon Toast swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Snapping Turtle
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Snapping Turtle — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 8.03). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 220-5DB instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Snapping Turtle
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Snapping Turtle — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 15.3). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 220-5DB instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →