Sliver of Agate 220-6DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A68956, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fall Harvest from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A68956 · 220-6DB
Sliver of Agate
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sliver of Agate Technical Profile
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Sliver of Agate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sliver of Agate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySliver of Agate
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsFall Harvest
Fall Harvest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Grecian Olive
Valspar
Nearly identical
Graceful Gazelle
PPG
Nearly identical
Seville Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
River Road
Behr
Nearly identical
Apple Butter
Kilz
Very similar
Woodriff
Vista Paint
Very similar
Peristyle Brass
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Key Keeper
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sliver of Agate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sliver of Agate
#A68956
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AC83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sliver of Agate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sliver of Agate 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 brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sliver of Agate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sliver of Agate have?
Sliver of Agate 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 Sliver of Agate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sliver of Agate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sliver of Agate are Fall Harvest by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Grecian Olive by Valspar (a near-identical match), Graceful Gazelle by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sliver of Agate'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 Sliver of Agate?
Sliver of Agate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sliver of Agate's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.