Owl Eyes 121-6DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DDB835, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Eye Catching from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DDB835 · 121-6DB
Owl Eyes
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Owl Eyes in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Owl Eyes in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyOwl Eyes
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsEye Catching
Eye Catching
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Woven Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Yellow Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Pickled Peppers
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sun Valley
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cancun Gold
Vista Paint
Very similar
Indian Maize
PPG
Very similar
Broom Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Goldenrod
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Extrovert
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Owl Eyes
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Owl Eyes
#DDB835
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACC56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Owl Eyes
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Owl Eyes 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
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More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Owl Eyes — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Owl Eyes have?
Owl Eyes by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Owl Eyes in your own space before committing.
What colors match Owl Eyes from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Owl Eyes are Eye Catching by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Woven Gold by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Yellow Gold by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Owl Eyes'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 Owl Eyes?
Owl Eyes has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Owl Eyes's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.