Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Woolen Sweater |
| SKU | 418-3DB |
| Hex | #C1AE91 |
| RGB | 193, 174, 145 |
| HSL | 36°, 28%, 66% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Woolen Sweater
Woolen Sweater sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Woolen Sweater 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Behr
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Valspar
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Woolen Sweater 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 #C1AE91 in HSL space. Pair Woolen Sweater 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 Woolen Sweater Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Woolen Sweater 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 418-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Woolen Sweater
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Woolen Sweater is Favorite Tan (SW 6157). 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 44 vs 44). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Favorite Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Favorite Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Woolen Sweater
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Woolen Sweater is Egyptian Sand (DE6207). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 44). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Egyptian Sand and you'll get the same color. See the full Egyptian Sand swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Woolen Sweater
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Woolen Sweater is Lenox Tan (HC-44). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Lenox Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Lenox Tan swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Woolen Sweater
C2 Paint's nearest match is Epicure (C2-829), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Woolen Sweater without repainting risk. See the full Epicure swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Woolen Sweater
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Rock Cliffs (PPG1101-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Woolen Sweater without repainting risk. See the full Rock Cliffs swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Woolen Sweater
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is 3am Latte (0175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Woolen Sweater without repainting risk. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Woolen Sweater
Kompozit's nearest match is Olive Gold (0281), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Woolen Sweater without repainting risk. See the full Olive Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Woolen Sweater
Behr's nearest match is Vast Desert (UL170-17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Woolen Sweater without repainting risk. See the full Vast Desert swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Woolen Sweater
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Woolen Sweater is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Woolen Sweater
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Woolen Sweater is Embossed Letter (JG-106) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Woolen Sweater
Valspar has no exact twin of Woolen Sweater. The nearest is Moose Mousse (3003-10A) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Moose Mousse swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Woolen Sweater
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Woolen Sweater — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 10.69). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 418-3DB instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Woolen Sweater
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Woolen Sweater — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 11.97). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 418-3DB instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →