Urchin Shell 220-3DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E3CA99, estimated LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frozen Fruit from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #E3CA99 · 220-3DB
Urchin Shell
61%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Urchin Shell Technical Profile
HEX Code#E3CA99
RGB227, 202, 153
Estimated LRV60.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandDutch Boy
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Frozen Fruit
Hirshfield's
#E1CA99
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Hayloft
PPG
#E0C796
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Hay
Farrow & Ball
#DFC795
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Frozen Fruit
Vista Paint
#E0C996
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Prairie Land
Dunn-Edwards
#E2CC9C
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Almond Cookie
Behr
#E0C89B
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Pale Moss
Sherwin-Williams
#DCC797
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Desert Tan
Benjamin Moore
#E7D0A2
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Honeysuckle Beige
Valspar
#E8CF99
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Grain .03
Colorhouse
#E9D19E
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Organic Ingredient
Kilz
#E6CB8F
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Colors That Work With Urchin Shell
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Urchin Shell
#E3CA99
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1BC76
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Urchin Shell
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Urchin Shell Room Palettes
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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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Urchin Shell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Urchin Shell have?
Urchin Shell 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 Urchin Shell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Urchin Shell are Frozen Fruit by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Hayloft by PPG (a close digital match), Hay by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Urchin Shell'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 Urchin Shell?
Urchin Shell has a estimated lightness value of 60.9, 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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