Nicole VS-9115 is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #EBD9C3, estimated LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Antique Parchment from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #EBD9C3 · VS-9115
Nicole
71%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Nicole Technical Profile
HEX Code#EBD9C3
RGB235, 217, 195
Estimated LRV71.2
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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Compare alternatives to Nicole
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Antique Parchment
PPG
#EAD8C1
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Floating Feather
Dunn-Edwards
#E9D8C2
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Writer's Parchment
Behr
#E9D6C0
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Warm Beige
Sherwin-Williams
#EEDAC3
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Painted Sands
Benjamin Moore
#ECD8C0
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Almond Cake
Kilz
#EEDAC4
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Soft-Spoken
Valspar
#E9D8C5
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Wild Oats
Hirshfield's
#ECDBC3
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Wild Oats
Vista Paint
#E8D8C1
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Matchstick
Farrow & Ball
#E4D5BC
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Colors That Work With Nicole
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nicole
#EBD9C3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5B87A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nicole
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nicole 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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Nicole — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nicole have?
Nicole 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 Nicole from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nicole are Antique Parchment by PPG (a close digital match), Floating Feather by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Writer's Parchment by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Nicole'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 Nicole?
Nicole has a estimated lightness value of 71.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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