Dutchess Dawn
MQ1-04 · #C9A7AC · LRV 43 — warm red tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Razzle Dazzle20
- 2Retro Pink38
- 3Dutchess Dawn43
- 4Pale Cherry Blossom61
- 5Romance66
What Color Is Dutchess Dawn, Really?
Dutchess Dawn reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Behr MQ1-04 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Dutchess Dawn
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.
How Lighting Changes 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.
Most complaints about Dutchess Dawn are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr MQ1-04 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Rose EmbroiderySW 6297 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.0 | 39 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Rose Bisque2102-50 · Benjamin Moore | 4.6 | 44 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Sugarplum Dance1006-6A · Valspar | 3.0 | 42.6 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | ParfaitPPG1059-4 · PPG / Glidden | 3.9 | 42 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Soft Mulberry Mauve70RR 43/104 · Glidden | 1.0 | 43 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Mauvey Wauvey201-3DB · Dutch Boy | 2.2 | 45 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The 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.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
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.
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