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DUTCH BOY · 316-3DB

Dutch Boy Suncoast#C5AA85 · LRV 42

Suncoast reads as a red-orange / warm — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what Dutch Boy 316-3DB actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUTCH BOY SUNCOAST
RGB 197, 170, 133 LRV 42

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 each

5 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.

SW 6122 · #C5AA85 · ΔE 0 · LRV 42
SW 7694 · #CAAD87 · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 44
SW 7539 · #C1A98A · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 42
SW 7690 · #C3AA8C · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 42
SW 7693 · #CBA97E · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 43

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.91
All neutral at Behr →
ICC-61 · #C5A986 · ΔE 0.91 · LRV 42
MQ2-13 · #C9AA83 · ΔE 1.34 · LRV 43
S260-4 · #C7A77E · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 41
PPU7-21 · #C1AB8C · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 42
MQ2-29 · #C2AA7F · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 42

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.94
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
1069 · #C9AC86 · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 44
1061 · #C2A680 · ΔE 1.17 · LRV 39
1076 · #C0A787 · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 40
1129 · #C8AB8B · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 43
HC-44 · #C2AE8E · ΔE 2.74 · LRV 43

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.01
All neutral at Valspar →
T578 · #C2A987 · ΔE 1.01 · LRV 41.7
V090-3 · #C8AA83 · ΔE 1.02 · LRV 42.7
3004-10A · #C5A887 · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 41.6
8004-17D · #C9AA87 · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 43
V088-3 · #C4A889 · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 41.5

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.1
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
FLLW726 · #C8AC89 · ΔE 1.1 · LRV 44
PPG15-11 · #C8AC8A · ΔE 1.38 · LRV 44
PPG12-16 · #C2AD89 · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 43
PPG15-04 · #C6A98D · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 42
PPG16-18 · #CCA886 · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 43

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.27
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0267 · #C1A780 · ΔE 1.27 · LRV 40
H122 · #CAAB84 · ΔE 1.41 · LRV 41
0275 · #BDA988 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 41
0281 · #BFAE8E · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 43
0323 · #BDAD84 · ΔE 4.89 · LRV 42

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.58
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-859 · #CBAF8B · ΔE 1.58 · LRV 45
C2-858 · #C8A67A · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 41
C2-844 · #CCAD7E · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 44
BD32 · #C5A382 · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 40
BD29 · #BCAC87 · ΔE 4.43 · LRV 42

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.81
All neutral at Kompozit →
0296 · #C9B08A · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 45
0281 · #BFAC8B · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 42
0317 · #C5B088 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 45
0175 · #C0A98E · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 42
0155 · #CDA688 · ΔE 5.8 · LRV 42

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.9
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DET664 · #CCAC86 · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 43
DET661 · #BEA781 · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 39
DE6200 · #BFA984 · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 38
DEBN50 · #BEAB89 · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 41
DE6193 · #BCAB8C · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 39

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.14
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 240 · #C4AE89 · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 44
NO. 38 · #BBA682 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 39
NO. 60 · #BDA794 · ΔE 6.14 · LRV 41
NO. 9912 · #D1A787 · ΔE 6.16 · LRV 43
NO. 39 · #D6A686 · ΔE 7.86 · LRV 43

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.54
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-DP-59 · #C29F68 · ΔE 5.54 · LRV 37
PNT100-LT-13 · #C2B8B2 · ΔE 12.1 · LRV 49
PNT100-MD-48 · #B5B9A6 · ΔE 13.82 · LRV 47
PNT100-MD-76 · #CF9F93 · ΔE 14.23 · LRV 40
PNT100-MD-49 · #ABBD9F · ΔE 17.91 · LRV 48

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.71
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-106 · #BFB09A · ΔE 5.71 · LRV 44
JG-44 · #C4B78B · ΔE 6.93 · LRV 47
JG-166 · #B1A789 · ΔE 6.98 · LRV 39
JG-113 · #B7AF9F · ΔE 8.84 · LRV 43
JG-51 · #AFB196 · ΔE 12.19 · LRV 43

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.57
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 8.57 · LRV 33
BD-AN · #A89886 · ΔE 8.6 · LRV 33
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 14.68 · LRV 35
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 15 · LRV 38
BD-RO · #D2A299 · ΔE 15.3 · LRV 38

Similar Dutch Boy colors

closest in the Dutch Boy deck

The 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.

217-4DB · LRV 42
415-4DB · LRV 42
314-4DB · LRV 42
320-4DB · LRV 41
416-4DB · LRV 44
418-3DB · LRV 44

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C5AA85 + #85A0C5
TRIADIC
#C5AA85 · #85C5AA · #AA85C5
ANALOGOUS
#C58A85 · #C5AA85 · #C0C585

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.22:1 fail
Sample text on black
9.46:1 AAA

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 →

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