Petit Shallot 217-5DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B5946B, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Baguette from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B5946B · 217-5DB
Petit Shallot
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Petit Shallot Technical Profile
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Petit Shallot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Petit Shallot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyPetit Shallot
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBaguette
Baguette
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Creamy Caramel
PPG
Nearly identical
Baguette
Behr
Nearly identical
Baked Cumin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tan Hide
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Caramel Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tan Hide
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Maple View
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cardboard Box
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Petit Shallot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Petit Shallot
#B5946B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Petit Shallot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Petit Shallot 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 Petit Shallot.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Petit Shallot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Petit Shallot have?
Petit Shallot by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Petit Shallot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Petit Shallot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Petit Shallot are Baguette by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Creamy Caramel by PPG (a near-identical match), Baguette by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Petit Shallot'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 Petit Shallot?
Petit Shallot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.1, 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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Related Reading
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 Petit Shallot's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.