Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Turning Leaves |
| SKU | 317-4DB |
| Hex | #A6885D |
| RGB | 166, 136, 93 |
| HSL | 35°, 29%, 51% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Turning Leaves
Turning Leaves sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Turning Leaves 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
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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Turning Leaves 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 #A6885D in HSL space. Pair Turning Leaves 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 Turning Leaves Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Turning Leaves 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 317-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Turning Leaves
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Turning Leaves is Tangled Twine (SW 9538) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tangled Twine swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Turning Leaves
At Behr, the closest color to Turning Leaves is Chamois Leather (BIC-44) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chamois Leather swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Turning Leaves
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Turning Leaves is Deep Ochre (1048). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Deep Ochre and you'll get the same color. See the full Deep Ochre swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Turning Leaves
At Valspar, the closest color to Turning Leaves is River Oak (3004-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.1 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full River Oak swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Turning Leaves
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Chicory (PPG1095-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Turning Leaves without repainting risk. See the full Chicory swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Turning Leaves
Glidden's nearest match is Chicory (PPG1095-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Turning Leaves without repainting risk. See the full Chicory swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Turning Leaves
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Turning Leaves. The nearest is Chamois (HGSW 2172) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chamois swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Turning Leaves
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Turning Leaves is Sugar Shack (DEBN51). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Sugar Shack and you'll get the same color. See the full Sugar Shack swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Turning Leaves
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Vintage Crown (JG-152), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Turning Leaves without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Turning Leaves
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Log Cabin (0262), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Turning Leaves without repainting risk. See the full Log Cabin swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Turning Leaves
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Key Keeper (0290), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Turning Leaves without repainting risk. See the full Key Keeper swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Turning Leaves
Rodda has no exact twin of Turning Leaves. The nearest is Madrona (CA102) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Madrona swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Turning Leaves
C2 Paint's nearest match is Shade Moss (BD36), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Turning Leaves without repainting risk. See the full Shade Moss swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Turning Leaves
Kompozit's nearest match is Key Keeper (0290), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Turning Leaves without repainting risk. See the full Key Keeper swatch →