Toned Honey 214-6DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B1855A, LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Etruscan from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B1855A · 214-6DB
Toned Honey
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Toned Honey Technical Profile
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Toned Honey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Toned Honey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyToned Honey
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreEtruscan
Etruscan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Safari Sun
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Safari Sun
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cool Copper
PPG
Nearly identical
Dark Sepia
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Gleaming Tan
Valspar
Very similar
Gold Plated
Behr
Very similar
Chamois
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Fall Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Toned Honey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Toned Honey
#B1855A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFAF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Toned Honey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Toned Honey 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 Toned Honey.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Toned Honey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Toned Honey have?
Toned Honey 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 Toned Honey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Toned Honey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Toned Honey are Etruscan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Safari Sun by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Warm Apple Crisp by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Toned Honey'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 Toned Honey?
Toned Honey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.9, 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 Toned Honey's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.