Early Light 314-2DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #EAD0B4, estimated LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bread Basket from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #EAD0B4 · 314-2DB
Early Light
66%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Early Light Technical Profile
HEX Code#EAD0B4
RGB234, 208, 180
Estimated LRV65.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandDutch Boy
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Bread Basket
Valspar
#EBD2B6
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Regina Beach
Vista Paint
#E7CEB3
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Mayan Tan
PPG
#E6CEB4
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Caen Stone
Sherwin-Williams
#ECD0B1
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Powder Puff
Benjamin Moore
#E5CDB2
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First Date
Hirshfield's
#E7CFB7
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Venetian Mask
Behr
#E7CEB6
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Verona Beach
Dunn-Edwards
#E9D3BA
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Bagel Dough
Kilz
#EED3B2
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Joa's White
Farrow & Ball
#DECFB9
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#E1C9A1
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Colors That Work With Early Light
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Early Light
#EAD0B4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BABB77
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Early Light
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Early Light 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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Early Light — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Early Light have?
Early Light by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Early Light from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Early Light are Bread Basket by Valspar (a close digital match), Regina Beach by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Mayan Tan by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Early Light'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 Early Light?
Early Light has a estimated lightness value of 65.9, 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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