Sliver of Agate 220-6DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A68956, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #A68956 · 220-6DB
Sliver of Agate
27%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sliver of Agate Technical Profile
HEX Code#A68956
RGB166, 137, 86
Estimated LRV26.7
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 Familybrown
BrandDutch Boy
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#A78A59
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#A68C55
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Colors That Work With Sliver of Agate
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Grecian Olive by Valspar (a close digital match), Graceful Gazelle by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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