Tamed Lyon 215-6DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C09056, LRV 32 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bosc Pear from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C09056 · 215-6DB
Tamed Lyon
32%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tamed Lyon Technical Profile
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Tamed Lyon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tamed Lyon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyTamed Lyon
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBosc Pear
Bosc Pear
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ghost Town
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Golden Retriever
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Radiance
Behr
Nearly identical
Apple Crisp
Vista Paint
Very similar
Gingerbread
Valspar
Very similar
Golden Sunrise
Kilz
Very similar
Bugle Boy
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Honey Haven
PPG
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tamed Lyon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tamed Lyon
#C09056
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2B57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tamed Lyon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tamed Lyon 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.
Tamed Lyon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tamed Lyon have?
Tamed Lyon by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) 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 Tamed Lyon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tamed Lyon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tamed Lyon are Bosc Pear by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Ghost Town by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Golden Retriever by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tamed Lyon'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 Tamed Lyon?
Tamed Lyon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.8, 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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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 Tamed Lyon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.