Sugar Scrub works as a warm neutral anchor — pairs cleanly with most existing palettes and reads forgiving across lighting conditions. At LRV 63 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it if you want a crisp, cool-modern look, or in rooms with heavy north light that can pull its warmth slightly muddy.
Ref. #D9CFBA · 419-1DB
Sugar Scrub
63%LRV Value
Sugar Scrub Technical Profile
What color is Dutch Boy Sugar Scrub (419-1DB)? It's a light warm beige — hex #D9CFBA, LRV 63. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Sugar Scrub is Sherwin-Williams Wool Skein — a near-identical match on the wall, with Dunn-Edwards Vintage Ephemera and Benjamin Moore Clay Beige also close. At LRV 63, Sugar Scrub sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Sugar Scrub pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. As a lighter neutral, Sugar Scrub works as a whole-room or trim color and keeps adjoining colors reading clean — pair it with crisper whites a step brighter than itself so the trim still separates. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler. Lighter neutrals reveal their undertone most, so Sugar Scrub can swing warmer under 2700K bulbs and cleaner under 4000K daylight — sample it against your trim before committing.
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Colors Similar to Sugar Scrub
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Wool Skein
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Vintage Ephemera
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Clay Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Toasted Almond
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Rattan Basket
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Mineral Water
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Pebblebrook
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Bell Tower
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Colors That Work With Sugar Scrub
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sugar Scrub
#D9CFBA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sugar Scrub
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sugar Scrub 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 Sugar Scrub.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sugar Scrub — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Sugar Scrub from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sugar Scrub are Wool Skein by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Vintage Ephemera by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Clay Beige by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Sugar Scrub's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Sugar Scrub?
Sugar Scrub has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.9, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Sugar Scrub depends on the room. Here's how to choose.