Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Dutchess Dawn |
| SKU | MQ1-04 |
| Hex | #C9A7AC |
| RGB | 201, 167, 172 |
| HSL | 351°, 24%, 72% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Dutchess Dawn
Dutchess Dawn sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Dutchess Dawn is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Dutchess Dawn within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C9A7AC in HSL space. Pair Dutchess Dawn with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Dutchess Dawn Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dutchess Dawn from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr MQ1-04 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dutchess Dawn
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dutchess Dawn is Rose Embroidery (SW 6297) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Embroidery swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dutchess Dawn
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Dutchess Dawn. The nearest is Rose Bisque (2102-50) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rose Bisque swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dutchess Dawn
At Valspar, the closest color to Dutchess Dawn is Sugarplum Dance (1006-6A) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.6 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sugarplum Dance swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dutchess Dawn
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Dutchess Dawn. The nearest is Parfait (PPG1059-4) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Parfait swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dutchess Dawn
Glidden's nearest match is Soft Mulberry Mauve (70RR 43/104), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Dutchess Dawn without repainting risk. See the full Soft Mulberry Mauve swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dutchess Dawn
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Dutchess Dawn is Mauvey Wauvey (201-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mauvey Wauvey swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dutchess Dawn
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dutchess Dawn is Mythic Mauve (HGSW 2025) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mythic Mauve swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dutchess Dawn
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Dutchess Dawn. The nearest is La Vie en Rose (DET416) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full La Vie en Rose swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dutchess Dawn
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Cinder Rose (NO. 246), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Dutchess Dawn without repainting risk. See the full Cinder Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dutchess Dawn
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Dutchess Dawn is Lady Flower (0112) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lady Flower swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dutchess Dawn
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Dutchess Dawn is Lady Flower (0112) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lady Flower swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dutchess Dawn
At Kompozit, the closest color to Dutchess Dawn is Lady Flower (0112) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lady Flower swatch →