Tiny Tadpole 221-5DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B1975F, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Edgy Gold from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B1975F · 221-5DB
Tiny Tadpole
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tiny Tadpole Technical Profile
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Tiny Tadpole in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tiny Tadpole in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyTiny Tadpole
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsEdgy Gold
Edgy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Acorn Squash
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Barefoot Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tapestry Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Veranda Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lioness
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gold Finch
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gathering Field
PPG
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Ripe Olives
Kilz
Very similar
Beeswax .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tiny Tadpole
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tiny Tadpole
#B1975F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AE84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tiny Tadpole
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tiny Tadpole 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.
Tiny Tadpole — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tiny Tadpole have?
Tiny Tadpole by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Tiny Tadpole in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tiny Tadpole from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tiny Tadpole are Edgy Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Acorn Squash by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Barefoot Beach by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tiny Tadpole'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 Tiny Tadpole?
Tiny Tadpole has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.3, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tiny Tadpole's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.