Barely Beige reads as warm and grounded — strong in kitchens, family rooms, and any space where warmth is the dominant mood you're after. At LRV 66 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it in rooms that already run warm or get strong afternoon sun, where it can tip into an overpowering glow.
Ref. #E3D2B6 · 316-1DB
Barely Beige
66%LRV Value
Barely Beige Technical Profile
What color is Dutch Boy Barely Beige (316-1DB)? It's a light warm orange — hex #E3D2B6, LRV 66. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Barely Beige is Sherwin-Williams Irish Cream — a near-identical match on the wall, with Benjamin Moore Moccasin and PPG Tawny Birch also close. At LRV 66, Barely Beige sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Barely Beige
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Barely Beige
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Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
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Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Barely Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Barely Beige 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
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Other Dutch Boy colors close to Barely Beige.
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Barely Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Barely Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barely Beige are Irish Cream by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Moccasin by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tawny Birch by PPG (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Barely Beige's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Barely Beige?
Barely Beige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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