Tawny Bluff 312-2DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E5CDB6, estimated LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Take-Out from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #E5CDB6 · 312-2DB
Tawny Bluff
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tawny Bluff Technical Profile
HEX Code#E5CDB6
RGB229, 205, 182
Estimated LRV63.7
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 Familyorange
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Tawny Bluff
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Take-Out
Vista Paint
#E5CDB7
Close digital match
Venetian Mask
Behr
#E7CEB6
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First Date
Hirshfield's
#E7CFB7
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Malibu Dune
PPG
#E7CEB5
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Strawberry Malt
Valspar
#E5CFBA
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Practical Tan
Dunn-Edwards
#E1CBB6
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Ripe Apricot
Kilz
#E9CDB4
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Powder Puff
Benjamin Moore
#E5CDB2
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Pueblo
Sherwin-Williams
#E6D0BD
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Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
#D6C2AC
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Colors That Work With Tawny Bluff
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tawny Bluff
#E5CDB6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6B57C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tawny Bluff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tawny Bluff 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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Tawny Bluff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tawny Bluff have?
Tawny Bluff by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Tawny Bluff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tawny Bluff are Take-Out by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Venetian Mask by Behr (a close digital match), First Date by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tawny Bluff'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 Tawny Bluff?
Tawny Bluff has a estimated lightness value of 63.7, 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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