Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Suncoast |
| SKU | 316-3DB |
| Hex | #C5AA85 |
| RGB | 197, 170, 133 |
| HSL | 35°, 36%, 65% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Suncoast
Suncoast 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 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.
Suncoast 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Suncoast 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 #C5AA85 in HSL space. Pair Suncoast 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 Suncoast Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Suncoast 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 316-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Suncoast
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Suncoast is Camelback (SW 6122). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Camelback and you'll get the same color. See the full Camelback swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Suncoast
The closest Behr equivalent of Suncoast is Toasted Grain (ICC-61). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Behr is your counter, order Toasted Grain and you'll get the same color. See the full Toasted Grain swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Suncoast
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Suncoast is Twilight Gold (1069). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Twilight Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Twilight Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Suncoast
Valspar's nearest match is Moraine (V090-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.7 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Suncoast without repainting risk. See the full Moraine swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Suncoast
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Wright Dark Eggshell (FLLW726), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Suncoast without repainting risk. See the full Wright Dark Eggshell swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Suncoast
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Beach Coast Buff (H122), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Suncoast without repainting risk. See the full Beach Coast Buff swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Suncoast
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Suncoast is Handwoven (DE6200) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Handwoven swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Suncoast
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Suncoast is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Suncoast
At Kompozit, the closest color to Suncoast is Olive Gold (0281) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olive Gold swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Suncoast
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Suncoast. The nearest is Elm Leaf (BD29) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Elm Leaf swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Suncoast
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Suncoast — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 5.54). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 316-3DB instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Suncoast
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Suncoast — the nearest deck color, Embossed Letter (JG-106), is clearly different (ΔE 5.71). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 316-3DB instead. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Suncoast
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Suncoast — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 15.3). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 316-3DB instead. See the full Rosita swatch →