Ellipsis 420-2DB is a beige paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #CBC0AD, estimated LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Naturel from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #CBC0AD · 420-2DB
Ellipsis
53%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ellipsis Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBC0AD
RGB203, 192, 173
Estimated LRV53.4
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 Familybeige
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Ellipsis
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Naturel
Sherwin-Williams
#CBC0AD
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Drop Cloth
Farrow & Ball
#C9BEAB
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Sail Cloth
Vista Paint
#CEC2AF
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Parsnip
Hirshfield's
#CDC3B0
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Dry Mountains
Kilz
#C8BEAA
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Bungalow Beige
Behr
#CCBFAC
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Brick House Tan
Benjamin Moore
#C9BDA8
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Tawny Grey
PPG
#C7BEAC
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Oatbran
Valspar
#CEC4B3
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Seagull Wail
Dunn-Edwards
#C7BDA8
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Silk Grey
RAL
#CAC4B0
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Colors That Work With Ellipsis
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ellipsis
#CBC0AD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ellipsis
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ellipsis 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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Ellipsis — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ellipsis have?
Ellipsis 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 Ellipsis from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ellipsis are Naturel by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Drop Cloth by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Sail Cloth by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ellipsis'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 Ellipsis?
Ellipsis has a estimated lightness value of 53.4, 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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Why Ellipsis's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.