Warmed Biscuit 217-2DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DAC299, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #DAC299 · 217-2DB
Warmed Biscuit
56%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Warmed Biscuit Technical Profile
HEX Code#DAC299
RGB218, 194, 153
Estimated LRV55.8
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familyorange
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Warmed Biscuit
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Warmed Biscuit from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Warmed Biscuit are True Blonde by PPG (a close digital match), Grain Mill by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Shortbread by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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