Saving Beige 217-3DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #D1B68F, LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Adobe from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D1B68F · 217-3DB
Saving Beige
49%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Saving Beige Technical Profile
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Saving Beige in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Saving Beige in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySaving Beige
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsAdobe
Adobe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Asian Jute
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Creamy Nougat
Behr
Nearly identical
Cookie Crumb
PPG
Nearly identical
Asian Jute
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Whole Wheat
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Young At Heart
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wilmington Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pale Ale
Kilz
Very similar
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Saving Beige
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Saving Beige
#D1B68F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEB37F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Saving Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Saving Beige 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 Saving Beige.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Saving Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Saving Beige have?
Saving Beige 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 Saving Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Saving Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Saving Beige are Adobe by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Asian Jute by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Creamy Nougat by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Saving Beige'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 Saving Beige?
Saving Beige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.0, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Saving Beige's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.