Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Towrope |
| SKU | 417-3DB |
| Hex | #B9A58B |
| RGB | 185, 165, 139 |
| HSL | 34°, 25%, 64% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Towrope
Towrope sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Towrope 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 by brand
17 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Towrope 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 #B9A58B in HSL space. Pair Towrope 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 Towrope Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Towrope 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 417-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Towrope
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Towrope is Outerbanks (SW 7534). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Outerbanks and you'll get the same color. See the full Outerbanks swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Towrope
The closest Behr equivalent of Towrope is Harvest Brown (710D-4). At ΔE 0.29 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If Behr is your counter, order Harvest Brown and you'll get the same color. See the full Harvest Brown swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Towrope
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Towrope is Hillsborough Beige (1033). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Hillsborough Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Hillsborough Beige swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Towrope
At Valspar, the closest color to Towrope is Puppy Love (V131-4) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.6 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Puppy Love swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Towrope
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Towrope is Antelope (PPG15-09). At ΔE 0.38 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Antelope and you'll get the same color. See the full Antelope swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Towrope
The closest Glidden equivalent of Towrope is Antelope (PPG15-09). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Glidden is your counter, order Antelope and you'll get the same color. See the full Antelope swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Towrope
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Towrope is Outerbanks (HGSW 3454). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Outerbanks and you'll get the same color. See the full Outerbanks swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Towrope
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Desert Gray (DEC760), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Towrope without repainting risk. See the full Desert Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Towrope
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Towrope is Biscuit (NO. 38) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Towrope
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Towrope is Palmyra Tan (H112) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palmyra Tan swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Towrope
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Macadamia Brown (0184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Towrope without repainting risk. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Towrope
The closest Rodda equivalent of Towrope is Sand Sculpture (CA094). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If Rodda is your counter, order Sand Sculpture and you'll get the same color. See the full Sand Sculpture swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Towrope
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Towrope is Trenchcoat (C2-893) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trenchcoat swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Towrope
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Towrope. The nearest is Coda (CODA) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coda swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Towrope
Kompozit's nearest match is Macadamia Brown (0184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Towrope without repainting risk. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →