Confident Orange 311-6DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B46C42, LRV 21 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Truepenny from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B46C42 · 311-6DB
Confident Orange
21%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Confident Orange Technical Profile
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Confident Orange in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Confident Orange in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyConfident Orange
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsTruepenny
Truepenny
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Orange Ballad
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Orange Glaze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mincemeat
PPG
Nearly identical
Glazed Carrot
Kilz
Nearly identical
Orange Ballad
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wood .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Cinnabar
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Chai Spice
Behr
Very similar
Firenze
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Orange Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Confident Orange
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Confident Orange
#B46C42
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2AA77
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Confident Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Confident Orange 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 Confident Orange.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Confident Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Confident Orange have?
Confident Orange by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Confident Orange in your own space before committing.
What colors match Confident Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Confident Orange are Truepenny by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Orange Ballad by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Orange Glaze by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Confident Orange'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 Confident Orange?
Confident Orange has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Confident Orange's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.