Tamale Husk 219-5DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DBB04A, LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nugget from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBB04A · 219-5DB
Tamale Husk
47%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tamale Husk Technical Profile
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Tamale Husk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tamale Husk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyTamale Husk
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsNugget
Nugget
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Honey Grove
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lioness
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Brass Rail
PPG
Nearly identical
Galley Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Serengeti Song
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Damask Gold
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Roman Ornament
Valspar
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Golden Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Equator
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tamale Husk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tamale Husk
#DBB04A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1C270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tamale Husk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tamale Husk 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 Tamale Husk.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tamale Husk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tamale Husk have?
Tamale Husk 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 Tamale Husk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tamale Husk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tamale Husk are Nugget by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Honey Grove by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Gambol Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tamale Husk'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 Tamale Husk?
Tamale Husk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.6, 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 Tamale Husk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.