Warmed Biscuit 217-2DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DAC299, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is True Blonde from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DAC299 · 217-2DB
Warmed Biscuit
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Warmed Biscuit Technical Profile
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Warmed Biscuit in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Warmed Biscuit in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyWarmed Biscuit
Nearly identical
PPGTrue Blonde
True Blonde
PPG
Nearly identical
Grain Mill
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Shortbread
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Canoe
Behr
Nearly identical
Golden Buff
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Golden Buff
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Baked Scone
Valspar
Nearly identical
Biltmore Buff
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pale Ale
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Warmed Biscuit
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Warmed Biscuit
#DAC299
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEB67C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Warmed Biscuit
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Warmed Biscuit 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 Warmed Biscuit.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Warmed Biscuit — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Warmed Biscuit have?
Warmed Biscuit 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 Warmed Biscuit in your own space before committing.
What colors match Warmed Biscuit from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Warmed Biscuit are True Blonde by PPG (a near-identical match), Grain Mill by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Shortbread by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Warmed Biscuit'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 Warmed Biscuit?
Warmed Biscuit has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.8, 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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