Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Tamale Husk |
| SKU | 219-5DB |
| Hex | #DBB04A |
| RGB | 219, 176, 74 |
| HSL | 42°, 67%, 57% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dutch Boy Tamale Husk
Tamale Husk sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Tamale Husk is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Behr
C2 Paint
Valspar
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Tamale Husk 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 #DBB04A in HSL space. Pair Tamale Husk 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 Tamale Husk Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tamale Husk 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 219-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tamale Husk
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Tamale Husk is Nugget (SW 6697). 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 46 vs 46). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Nugget and you'll get the same color. See the full Nugget swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tamale Husk
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Tamale Husk is Honey Grove (DE5383). At ΔE 0.37 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Honey Grove and you'll get the same color. See the full Honey Grove swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tamale Husk
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Lioness (0864), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tamale Husk without repainting risk. See the full Lioness swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tamale Husk
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Va Va Voom (PPG1210-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tamale Husk without repainting risk. See the full Va Va Voom swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tamale Husk
Kompozit's nearest match is Lioness (0864), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tamale Husk without repainting risk. See the full Lioness swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tamale Husk
At Behr, the closest color to Tamale Husk is Sweet Maple (320D-5) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Maple swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tamale Husk
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Tamale Husk is Glen Ridge Gold (301) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glen Ridge Gold swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tamale Husk
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Tamale Husk is Tassel (C2-636) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tassel swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tamale Husk
At Valspar, the closest color to Tamale Husk is Buzzworthy (V054-4) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48.3 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buzzworthy swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tamale Husk
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Tamale Husk — the nearest deck color, Sudbury Yellow (NO. 51), is clearly different (ΔE 5.36). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 219-5DB instead. See the full Sudbury Yellow swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Tamale Husk
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Tamale Husk — the nearest deck color, Bright Days (JG-45), is clearly different (ΔE 5.69). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 219-5DB instead. See the full Bright Days swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Tamale Husk
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Tamale Husk — the nearest deck color, Eames (BD-EA), is clearly different (ΔE 7.55). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 219-5DB instead. See the full Eames swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Tamale Husk
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Tamale Husk — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 9.34). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 219-5DB instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →