Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Sycamore Bark |
| SKU | 416-4DB |
| Hex | #C4AE91 |
| RGB | 196, 174, 145 |
| HSL | 34°, 30%, 67% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Sycamore Bark
Sycamore Bark sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Sycamore Bark 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.
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Sycamore Bark 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 #C4AE91 in HSL space. Pair Sycamore Bark 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 Sycamore Bark Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sycamore Bark 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 416-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Sycamore Bark is 3am Latte (0175). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order 3am Latte and you'll get the same color. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
C2 Paint's nearest match is Epicure (C2-829), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sycamore Bark without repainting risk. See the full Epicure swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Favorite Tan (SW 6157), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sycamore Bark without repainting risk. See the full Favorite Tan swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Kangaroo (PPG1078-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sycamore Bark without repainting risk. See the full Kangaroo swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Lenox Tan (HC-44), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sycamore Bark without repainting risk. See the full Lenox Tan swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sycamore Bark is Olive Gold (0281) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) 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 →
Behr Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
At Behr, the closest color to Sycamore Bark is Basswood (MQ2-46) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Basswood swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
At Valspar, the closest color to Sycamore Bark is Moose Mousse (3003-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moose Mousse swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sycamore Bark is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) 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 →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Sycamore Bark is Embossed Letter (JG-106) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sycamore Bark is Sandal (DEC715) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sandal swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Sycamore Bark — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 11.89). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 416-4DB instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Sycamore Bark — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 14.63). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 416-4DB instead. See the full Rosita swatch →