Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | A Li'l Cheeky |
| SKU | 305-3DB |
| Hex | #D5A094 |
| RGB | 213, 160, 148 |
| HSL | 11°, 44%, 71% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Dutch Boy A Li'l Cheeky
A Li'l Cheeky sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
A Li'l Cheeky is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to A Li'l Cheeky within Dutch Boy'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 #D5A094 in HSL space. Pair A Li'l Cheeky 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.
Dutch Boy A Li'l Cheeky Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching A Li'l Cheeky 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 Dutch Boy 305-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of A Li'l Cheeky
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to A Li'l Cheeky is Rosettee (SW 7581) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosettee swatch →
Behr Equivalent of A Li'l Cheeky
The closest Behr equivalent of A Li'l Cheeky is Coronado Dunes (240E-3). At ΔE 0.32 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If Behr is your counter, order Coronado Dunes and you'll get the same color. See the full Coronado Dunes swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of A Li'l Cheeky
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to A Li'l Cheeky is Palazzo Pink (1193) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palazzo Pink swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of A Li'l Cheeky
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to A Li'l Cheeky is Raffia Cream (PPG1056-4) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Raffia Cream swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of A Li'l Cheeky
At Glidden, the closest color to A Li'l Cheeky is Raffia Cream (PPG1056-4) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Raffia Cream swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of A Li'l Cheeky
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to A Li'l Cheeky is Musk (DE6088) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Musk swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of A Li'l Cheeky
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to A Li'l Cheeky is Alexandra Peach (1059) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alexandra Peach swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of A Li'l Cheeky
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Auburn Wave (0049), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for A Li'l Cheeky without repainting risk. See the full Auburn Wave swatch →
Clare Equivalent of A Li'l Cheeky
Clare's nearest match is Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for A Li'l Cheeky without repainting risk. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of A Li'l Cheeky
Backdrop's nearest match is Rosita (BD-RO), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for A Li'l Cheeky without repainting risk. See the full Rosita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of A Li'l Cheeky
Kompozit's nearest match is Auburn Wave (0049), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for A Li'l Cheeky without repainting risk. See the full Auburn Wave swatch →