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DUTCH BOY · 418-2DB

Dutch Boy Wood Smoke#CBB99B · LRV 50

Wood Smoke reads as a red-orange / warm — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the spec, what Dutch Boy 418-2DB actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUTCH BOY WOOD SMOKE
RGB 203, 185, 155 LRV 50

Color spec

Brand Dutch Boy
Name Wood Smoke
SKU 418-2DB
Hex #CBB99B
RGB 203, 185, 155
HSL 38°, 32%, 70%
LRV 50
Undertone red-orange / warm
Family Neutral

About Dutch Boy Wood Smoke

At LRV 50, Wood Smoke is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Wood Smoke is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

Closest matches at every US brand

13 brands · top 5 each

5 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 neutral from that brand.

SW 11 · #CBB99B · ΔE 0 · LRV 50
SW 9120 · #CDBB9C · ΔE 0.61 · LRV 51
SW 6142 · #CCB79B · ΔE 1.8 · LRV 49
SW 9531 · #CABA97 · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 50
SW 6149 · #C8BBA3 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 50

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.64
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1098-4 · #CCB999 · ΔE 0.64 · LRV 50
FLLW840 · #CDBA99 · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 50
PPG1096-4 · #CBB896 · ΔE 1.26 · LRV 49
PPG12-30 · #CEB997 · ΔE 1.42 · LRV 50
PPG1084-4 · #CCB69C · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 49

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.65
All neutral at Valspar →
T569 · #C9B798 · ΔE 0.65 · LRV 48.5
M129 · #CAB598 · ΔE 1.76 · LRV 47.7
6008-3C · #CBB995 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 49.6
T570 · #CCB692 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 48.4
T630 · #C7B996 · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 49.3

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.71
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0280 · #C8B79A · ΔE 0.71 · LRV 49
0309 · #D0BD98 · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 52
0296 · #CBB58E · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 48
0350 · #C5BCA3 · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 50
0238 · #D5B89A · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 51

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.94
All neutral at Kompozit →
0280 · #C7B699 · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 48
0274 · #D0BC9D · ΔE 1.17 · LRV 52
0266 · #D1BB98 · ΔE 1.91 · LRV 51
0259 · #D2BB9C · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 52
0309 · #CEB993 · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 50

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.36
All neutral at Behr →
MQ2-22 · #CBB795 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 49
MQ2-26 · #C7B8A0 · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 49
HDC-SM16-09 · #CABAA4 · ΔE 2.74 · LRV 50
PPU8-09 · #C7BB99 · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 50
PPU8-9 · #C7BB99 · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 50

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.38
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
1039 · #CFBA9C · ΔE 1.38 · LRV 49
CC-120 · #CFBA9C · ΔE 1.38 · LRV 51
1053 · #CDB99F · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 50
CSP-1015 · #CDBC96 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 51
CW-30 · #C5BCA2 · ΔE 3.91 · LRV 50

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.57
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEC743 · #CFB999 · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 47
DE6129 · #CDB9A2 · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 47
DEBN56 · #C6BA98 · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 49
DEC716 · #CCB49A · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 44
DEC721 · #D2B698 · ΔE 4.22 · LRV 46

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.98
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-846 · #CABB9A · ΔE 1.98 · LRV 50
C2-895 · #C8BAA3 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 50
C2-877 · #CDBA94 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 50
C2-861 · #D0B993 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 50
C2-910 · #C4BCA4 · ΔE 4.39 · LRV 50
NO. 9 · #CDC0A0 · ΔE 3 · LRV 53
NO. 10 · #C7BDA4 · ΔE 3.53 · LRV 51
NO. 211 · #C9BFAB · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 53
NO. 58 · #C3BBA5 · ΔE 4.5 · LRV 50
NO. 4 · #C7BFAB · ΔE 4.9 · LRV 52

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.37
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-44 · #C4B78B · ΔE 5.37 · LRV 47
JG-109 · #C5BBAC · ΔE 5.49 · LRV 50
JG-48 · #C2BFA2 · ΔE 6.82 · LRV 51
JG-50 · #C3C198 · ΔE 8.29 · LRV 52
JG-154 · #CCAF9F · ΔE 9.13 · LRV 46

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 7.68
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 7.68 · LRV 65
BD-AU · #E5C8B7 · ΔE 9.64 · LRV 60
BD-EA · #E5C580 · ΔE 9.96 · LRV 60
BD-BG · #E5BEB0 · ΔE 12.84 · LRV 53
BD-RO · #D2A299 · ΔE 16.9 · LRV 38

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 9.4
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-LT-13 · #C2B8B2 · ΔE 9.4 · LRV 49
PNT100-MD-48 · #B5B9A6 · ΔE 10.06 · LRV 47
PNT100-LT-60 · #DEC4B8 · ΔE 10.3 · LRV 58
PNT100-LT-09 · #C1C3C0 · ΔE 12.31 · LRV 54
PNT100-MD-49 · #ABBD9F · ΔE 14.75 · LRV 48

Similar Dutch Boy colors

closest in the Dutch Boy deck

The nearest shades to Wood Smoke within Dutch Boy's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

415-3DB · LRV 51
416-2DB · LRV 48
419-3DB · LRV 50
418-1DB · LRV 52
217-3DB · LRV 49
421-2DB · LRV 51

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #CBB99B in HSL space. Pair Wood Smoke with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#CBB99B + #9BADCB
TRIADIC
#CBB99B · #9BCBB9 · #B99BCB
ANALOGOUS
#CBA19B · #CBB99B · #C5CB9B

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.92:1 fail
Sample text on black
10.95:1 AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dutch Boy Wood Smoke Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Wood Smoke 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 418-2DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wood Smoke

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Wood Smoke is Crewel Tan (SW 11). 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 50 vs 50). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Crewel Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Crewel Tan swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Wood Smoke

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Wood Smoke is Spiced Vinegar (PPG1098-4). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 50). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Spiced Vinegar and you'll get the same color. See the full Spiced Vinegar swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Wood Smoke

The closest Valspar equivalent of Wood Smoke is In for the Night (T569). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 48.5 vs 50). If Valspar is your counter, order In for the Night and you'll get the same color. See the full In for the Night swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Wood Smoke

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Wood Smoke is Wicker Basket (0280). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 50). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Wicker Basket and you'll get the same color. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Wood Smoke

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Wood Smoke is Wicker Basket (0280). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 48 vs 50). If Kompozit is your counter, order Wicker Basket and you'll get the same color. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Wood Smoke

Behr's nearest match is Hayloft (MQ2-22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 50) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wood Smoke without repainting risk. See the full Hayloft swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Wood Smoke

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is High Noon (DEC743), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 50) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wood Smoke without repainting risk. See the full High Noon swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Wood Smoke

C2 Paint's nearest match is Hammock (C2-846), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 50) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wood Smoke without repainting risk. See the full Hammock swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Wood Smoke

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Wood Smoke is Sierra Hills (1053) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 50) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sierra Hills swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Wood Smoke

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Wood Smoke. The nearest is Fawn (NO. 10) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 50). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fawn swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Wood Smoke

Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Wood Smoke — the nearest deck color, Gold Moss (JG-48), is clearly different (ΔE 6.82). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 418-2DB instead. See the full Gold Moss swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Wood Smoke

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Wood Smoke — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 10.06). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 418-2DB instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Wood Smoke

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Wood Smoke — the nearest deck color, Boy Meets Girl (BD-BG), is clearly different (ΔE 12.84). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 418-2DB instead. See the full Boy Meets Girl swatch →

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