Rustling Reed 322-2DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #CEC19D, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #CEC19D · 322-2DB
Rustling Reed
54%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Rustling Reed Technical Profile
HEX Code#CEC19D
RGB206, 193, 157
Estimated LRV53.7
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 Rustling Reed
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Castaway Beach
Vista Paint
#CEC09C
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Earth Friendly
Valspar
#CDC09F
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Inviting Gesture
Hirshfield's
#CDC29D
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Garden Stone
Benjamin Moore
#CABD97
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Wildwood
Behr
#CBC19D
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Cyprus Grass
PPG
#C8BC99
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Lemongrass
Sherwin-Williams
#C8BD98
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Stone Pedestal
Dunn-Edwards
#C6BA98
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#CDC196
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Colors That Work With Rustling Reed
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Rustling Reed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rustling Reed are Castaway Beach by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Earth Friendly by Valspar (a close digital match), Inviting Gesture by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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