Wheat Grain 218-3DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #F5D68F, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Solaria from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5D68F · 218-3DB
Wheat Grain
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wheat Grain Technical Profile
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Wheat Grain in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wheat Grain in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyWheat Grain
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSolaria
Solaria
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Applesauce
Behr
Nearly identical
Maybe Maui
PPG
Nearly identical
Fresh Citrus
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sun Splashed
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Crowne Hill Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Glistening
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Hollywood Starlet
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Toasted Wheat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Wheat Grain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wheat Grain
#F5D68F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8CC66
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wheat Grain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wheat Grain 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 Wheat Grain.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wheat Grain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wheat Grain have?
Wheat Grain 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 Wheat Grain in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wheat Grain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wheat Grain are Solaria by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Applesauce by Behr (a near-identical match), Naples Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wheat Grain'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 Wheat Grain?
Wheat Grain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wheat Grain's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.