New Potato 216-3DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #CAB18F, estimated LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tropical Tan from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #CAB18F · 216-3DB
New Potato
46%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
New Potato Technical Profile
HEX Code#CAB18F
RGB202, 177, 143
Estimated LRV46.0
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 →
Tropical Tan
Behr
#CBB391
Close digital match
Satin Gold
PPG
#C7AF8E
Close digital match
Hazy Earth
Valspar
#CBB393
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Safari
Sherwin-Williams
#CCB18B
Close digital match
Only Yesterday
Hirshfield's
#C9B08A
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Fairway Oaks
Benjamin Moore
#CAB495
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Only Yesterday
Vista Paint
#C8B089
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Adobe
Dunn-Edwards
#D1B791
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Peanut Shell
Kilz
#CCAB8C
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#BDB091
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#D6C39E
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Colors That Work With New Potato
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New Potato
#CAB18F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAF83
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for New Potato
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New Potato 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 New Potato.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
New Potato — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Potato have?
New Potato 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 New Potato from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Potato are Tropical Tan by Behr (a close digital match), Satin Gold by PPG (a close digital match), Raffia Ribbon by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting New Potato'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 New Potato?
New Potato has a estimated lightness value of 46.0, 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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Why New Potato's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.