Barely Beige 316-1DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E3D2B6, LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Irish Cream from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3D2B6 · 316-1DB
Barely Beige
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Barely Beige Technical Profile
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Barely Beige in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Barely Beige in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyBarely Beige
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsIrish Cream
Irish Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Moccasin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tawny Birch
PPG
Nearly identical
Buttercream Frosting
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Aebleskiver
Behr
Nearly identical
Classic Buff
Valspar
Nearly identical
Palest of Lemon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
What Inheritance?
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Matchstick
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Pale Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Barely Beige
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Barely Beige
#E3D2B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEB47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Barely Beige.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Barely Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Barely Beige have?
Barely Beige 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 Barely Beige in your own space before committing.
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) — the best options for getting Barely Beige'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 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.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Barely Beige's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.