Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Tiny Tadpole |
| SKU | 221-5DB |
| Hex | #B1975F |
| RGB | 177, 151, 95 |
| HSL | 41°, 34%, 53% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dutch Boy Tiny Tadpole
Tiny Tadpole sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Tiny Tadpole 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 by brand
14 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Tiny Tadpole 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 #B1975F in HSL space. Pair Tiny Tadpole 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 Tiny Tadpole Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tiny Tadpole 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 221-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tiny Tadpole
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Tiny Tadpole is Edgy Gold (SW 6409). 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 32 vs 32). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Edgy Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Edgy Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tiny Tadpole
Behr's nearest match is Tapestry Gold (BNC-15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tiny Tadpole without repainting risk. See the full Tapestry Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tiny Tadpole
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Acorn Squash (258), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tiny Tadpole without repainting risk. See the full Acorn Squash swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tiny Tadpole
At Valspar, the closest color to Tiny Tadpole is Family Tree (8003-23E) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Family Tree swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tiny Tadpole
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tiny Tadpole is Cool Camel (PPG1104-5) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cool Camel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tiny Tadpole
At Glidden, the closest color to Tiny Tadpole is Cool Camel (PPG1104-5) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cool Camel swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tiny Tadpole
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Tiny Tadpole is Olivine Crystal (HGSW 2214). 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 32 vs 32). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Olivine Crystal and you'll get the same color. See the full Olivine Crystal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tiny Tadpole
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Veranda Gold (DE6187), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tiny Tadpole without repainting risk. See the full Veranda Gold swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tiny Tadpole
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Tiny Tadpole is Duster (NO. 319) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Duster swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tiny Tadpole
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Jungle Expedition (0885), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tiny Tadpole without repainting risk. See the full Jungle Expedition swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tiny Tadpole
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Tiny Tadpole is Jungle Expedition (0885) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jungle Expedition swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tiny Tadpole
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Tiny Tadpole is Cheetah (C2-874) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cheetah swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Tiny Tadpole
Clare has no exact twin of Tiny Tadpole. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tiny Tadpole
At Kompozit, the closest color to Tiny Tadpole is Jungle Expedition (0885) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jungle Expedition swatch →