Nicole by Dutch Boy paint color
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Ref. #EBD9C3 · VS-9115

Nicole

71%LRV Value
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Nicole VS-9115 is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #EBD9C3, 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.

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Nicole Technical Profile

HEX Code#EBD9C3
RGB235, 217, 195
LRV71.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandDutch Boy

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Nicole in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Nicole in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dutch BoyNicole
Nearly identical
PPGAntique Parchment

Antique Parchment

PPG

Nearly identical

Floating Feather

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Writer's Parchment

Behr

Nearly identical

Warm Beige

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Painted Sands

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Almond Cake

Kilz

Nearly identical

Soft-Spoken

Valspar

Nearly identical

Wild Oats

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Wild Oats

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Matchstick

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Nicole

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Nicole

#EBD9C3

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B5B87A

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Camel Tan

Complement

Fluid Blue

Nicole Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Super White

Accent

Wild Woods

Pop

Chili Powder

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Super White

Accent

Snap Peas

Pop

Indi-Blue

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Super White

Accent

Viridian

Pop

Blue Sea

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dutch Boy Colors

Other Dutch Boy colors close to Nicole.

Pink Playground

Dutch Boy · 206-2DB

#F0D3C7

Thinking Pink

Dutch Boy · 305-1DB

#E8D0C6

Sandy Coral

Dutch Boy · 108-2DB

#F4DBC7

Peach Springs

Dutch Boy · 207-1DB

#E7CFC2

Soft Pink

Dutch Boy · 107-2DB

#F4D9CA

Eloquent Pink

Dutch Boy · 207-2DB

#F1D0BF

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Sausalito

PPG · 1209-2

#F4E5C5

Grandma's China

Benjamin Moore · CSP-365

#E4E0D6

Safari

Sherwin-Williams · 7697

#CCB18B

Peach of Mind

Behr · CE-04

#FFE2B4

Golden Gate

Sherwin-Williams · 7679

#D9AD7F

Balcony Rose

Behr · PPF-10

#C8B4AC

Nicole — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Nicole have?
Nicole by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Nicole in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nicole from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nicole are Antique Parchment by PPG (a near-identical match), Floating Feather by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Writer's Parchment by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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