Ball of Twine 412-3DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #CAB3A0, LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Familiar Beige from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAB3A0 · 412-3DB
Ball of Twine
47%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ball of Twine Technical Profile
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Ball of Twine in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ball of Twine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyBall of Twine
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsFamiliar Beige
Familiar Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bauhaus Buff
Behr
Nearly identical
Nubuck
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cheetah Tan
Kilz
Nearly identical
Templeton Pink
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Rincon Cove
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Moose Mousse
Valspar
Nearly identical
Beach Party
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Transcend
PPG
Nearly identical
Baguette
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ball of Twine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ball of Twine
#CAB3A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAB85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ball of Twine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ball of Twine Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Ball of Twine.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ball of Twine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ball of Twine have?
Ball of Twine by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ball of Twine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ball of Twine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ball of Twine are Familiar Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Beach House by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Practical Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ball of Twine's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Ball of Twine?
Ball of Twine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ball of Twine's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.