Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Speckled Shell |
| SKU | 323-3DB |
| Hex | #B7AE8D |
| RGB | 183, 174, 141 |
| HSL | 47°, 23%, 64% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| 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 by brand
17 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Speckled Shell
Glidden's nearest match is Dusty Khaki (45YY 41/181), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). 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 Dusty Khaki swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Speckled Shell
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Koi Pond (HGSW 7727), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Speckled Shell without repainting risk. See the full Koi Pond 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Speckled Shell
Hirshfield's'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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Speckled Shell
The closest Rodda equivalent of Speckled Shell is Artichoke (CA160). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). If Rodda is your counter, order Artichoke and you'll get the same color. See the full Artichoke swatch →
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 →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Speckled Shell
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Speckled Shell is Tikal (TIKAL) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Speckled Shell
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Speckled Shell. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles 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 →