Toned Honey 214-6DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B1855A, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #B1855A · 214-6DB
Toned Honey
27%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Toned Honey Technical Profile
HEX Code#B1855A
RGB177, 133, 90
Estimated LRV26.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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 Familybrown
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Toned Honey
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Toned Honey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Toned Honey are Etruscan by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Safari Sun by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Warm Apple Crisp by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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