Breakwater 416-3DB is a beige paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C5B19A, estimated LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Toasted Wheat from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #C5B19A · 416-3DB
Breakwater
46%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Breakwater Technical Profile
HEX Code#C5B19A
RGB197, 177, 154
Estimated LRV45.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Breakwater
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Toasted Wheat
Behr
#C6B198
Close digital match
Truffle
Benjamin Moore
#C7B198
Close digital match
Nomadic Desert
Sherwin-Williams
#C7B198
Close digital match
Rincon Cove
Dunn-Edwards
#C7B39E
Close digital match
Moose Mousse
Valspar
#C7B39E
Close digital match
Persuasion
PPG
#C4AE96
Close digital match
Yorkshire Tan
Kilz
#C2B19D
Close digital match
Delicate Honeysweet
Vista Paint
#BCAB97
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Delicate Honeysweet
Hirshfield's
#BCAB99
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Jitney
Farrow & Ball
#C4B2A2
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Colors That Work With Breakwater
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Breakwater
#C5B19A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Breakwater
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Breakwater 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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Breakwater — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Breakwater have?
Breakwater by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Breakwater from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Breakwater are Toasted Wheat by Behr (a close digital match), Truffle by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Nomadic Desert by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Breakwater'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 Breakwater?
Breakwater has a estimated lightness value of 45.6, 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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