Sunwashed Orange 312-3DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E8BE9B, LRV 56 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sociable from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E8BE9B · 312-3DB
Sunwashed Orange
56%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sunwashed Orange Technical Profile
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Sunwashed Orange in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sunwashed Orange in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySunwashed Orange
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSociable
Sociable
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Toasted Bread
Behr
Nearly identical
Sweet Melon
PPG
Nearly identical
Bread Pudding
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bread Pudding
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Madrid Beige
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Antelope
Valspar
Nearly identical
Summer Melon
Kilz
Nearly identical
Creamy Orange
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sunwashed Orange
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sunwashed Orange
#E8BE9B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BFBC73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sunwashed Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sunwashed Orange 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 Sunwashed Orange.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sunwashed Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sunwashed Orange have?
Sunwashed Orange by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) 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 Sunwashed Orange in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sunwashed Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sunwashed Orange are Sociable by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Toasted Bread by Behr (a near-identical match), Pan Tostado by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sunwashed Orange'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 Sunwashed Orange?
Sunwashed Orange has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sunwashed Orange's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.