Urchin Shell 220-3DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E3CA99, 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.
Ref. #E3CA99 · 220-3DB
Urchin Shell
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Urchin Shell Technical Profile
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Urchin Shell in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Urchin Shell in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyUrchin Shell
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sFrozen Fruit
Frozen Fruit
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hayloft
PPG
Nearly identical
Hay
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Frozen Fruit
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Prairie Land
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Almond Cookie
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Moss
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Desert Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Honeysuckle Beige
Valspar
Nearly identical
Grain .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Organic Ingredient
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Urchin Shell
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
Pure 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
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 Urchin Shell.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Urchin Shell in your own space before committing.
What colors match Urchin Shell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Urchin Shell are Frozen Fruit by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Hayloft by PPG (a near-identical match), Hay by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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