Rustling Reed 322-2DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #CEC19D, LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Castaway Beach from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CEC19D · 322-2DB
Rustling Reed
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Rustling Reed Technical Profile
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Rustling Reed in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rustling Reed in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyRustling Reed
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCastaway Beach
Castaway Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Earth Friendly
Valspar
Nearly identical
Inviting Gesture
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Garden Stone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wildwood
Behr
Nearly identical
Cyprus Grass
PPG
Nearly identical
Lemongrass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Stone Pedestal
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Season'S Change
Kilz
Very similar
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Leaf .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rustling Reed
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rustling Reed
#CEC19D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rustling Reed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rustling Reed 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 Rustling Reed.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rustling Reed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rustling Reed have?
Rustling Reed 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 Rustling Reed in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rustling Reed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rustling Reed are Castaway Beach by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Earth Friendly by Valspar (a near-identical match), Inviting Gesture by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rustling Reed'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 Rustling Reed?
Rustling Reed has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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