Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Speckled Shell |
| SKU | 323-3DB |
| Hex | #B7AE8D |
| RGB | 183, 174, 141 |
| HSL | 47°, 23%, 64% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Speckled Shell
Speckled Shell 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 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Speckled Shell 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
Valspar
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Speckled Shell 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 #B7AE8D in HSL space. Pair Speckled Shell 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 Speckled Shell Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Speckled Shell 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 323-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
C2 Paint Equivalent of Speckled Shell
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Speckled Shell is Switch (C2-667). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Switch and you'll get the same color. See the full Switch swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Speckled Shell
Valspar's nearest match is Green Willow (V096-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Speckled Shell without repainting risk. See the full Green Willow swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Speckled Shell
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Lapland (AF-410), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Speckled Shell without repainting risk. See the full Lapland swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Speckled Shell
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Travertine Path (0345), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Speckled Shell without repainting risk. See the full Travertine Path swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Speckled Shell
Kompozit's nearest match is Travertine Path (0345), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Speckled Shell without repainting risk. See the full Travertine Path swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Speckled Shell
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Stone White (NO. 11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Speckled Shell without repainting risk. See the full Stone White swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Speckled Shell
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Speckled Shell is Twisted Sisal Rope (DEBN68) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twisted Sisal Rope swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Speckled Shell
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Speckled Shell is Lively Ivy (PPG11-30) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lively Ivy swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Speckled Shell
At Behr, the closest color to Speckled Shell is Sanctuary (PPU9-21) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Speckled Shell
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Speckled Shell is Earthy Ochre (SW 9532) — very close at ΔE 2.99, 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 Earthy Ochre swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Speckled Shell
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Speckled Shell. The nearest is Seasonal (JG-51) at ΔE 4.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Seasonal swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Speckled Shell
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Speckled Shell — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 7.41). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 323-3DB instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Speckled Shell
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Speckled Shell — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 7.65). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 323-3DB instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →