Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Vanilla Crème |
| SKU | 314-3DB |
| Hex | #DAB390 |
| RGB | 218, 179, 144 |
| HSL | 28°, 50%, 71% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Dutch Boy Vanilla Crème
Vanilla Crème sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Vanilla Crème is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
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 pink 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Vanilla Crème 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 #DAB390 in HSL space. Pair Vanilla Crème 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 Vanilla Crème Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Vanilla Crème 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 314-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Vanilla Crème
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Bagel (SW 6114), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Vanilla Crème without repainting risk. See the full Bagel swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Vanilla Crème
Behr's nearest match is Creme De Caramel (HDC-NT-04), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Vanilla Crème without repainting risk. See the full Creme De Caramel swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Vanilla Crème
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Natural Leather (CSP-1065), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Vanilla Crème without repainting risk. See the full Natural Leather swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Vanilla Crème
The closest Valspar equivalent of Vanilla Crème is Feline Frolic (8003-17C). 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 49 vs 49). If Valspar is your counter, order Feline Frolic and you'll get the same color. See the full Feline Frolic swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Vanilla Crème
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Vanilla Crème is Nutmeg Glow (PPG1080-3) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nutmeg Glow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Vanilla Crème
At Glidden, the closest color to Vanilla Crème is Nutmeg Glow (PPG1080-3) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nutmeg Glow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Vanilla Crème
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Vanilla Crème is Tinted Apricot (HGSW 2106) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tinted Apricot swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Vanilla Crème
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Vanilla Crème is Sunset Cove (DEC708) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunset Cove swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Vanilla Crème
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Vanilla Crème is Mortar Pink (NO. G13) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mortar Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Vanilla Crème
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Vanilla Crème is Bedtime Story (1009) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bedtime Story swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Vanilla Crème
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Blonde Lace (H0037), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Vanilla Crème without repainting risk. See the full Blonde Lace swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Vanilla Crème
At Rodda, the closest color to Vanilla Crème is Beeswax (CA125) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beeswax swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Vanilla Crème
At Kompozit, the closest color to Vanilla Crème is Crowned One (0238) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crowned One swatch →