Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Artesian Plum |
| SKU | 201-6DB |
| Hex | #A05169 |
| RGB | 160, 81, 105 |
| HSL | 342°, 33%, 47% |
| LRV | 14 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Red |
About Dutch Boy Artesian Plum
With an LRV of 14, Artesian Plum is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its magenta 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Artesian Plum works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all red from that brand.
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Artesian Plum 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 #A05169 in HSL space. Pair Artesian Plum 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 Artesian Plum Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Artesian Plum 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 201-6DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Artesian Plum
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Raspberry Patch (DET418), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Artesian Plum without repainting risk. See the full Raspberry Patch swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Artesian Plum
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Ruby Shade (SW 6572), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Artesian Plum without repainting risk. See the full Ruby Shade swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Artesian Plum
At Behr, the closest color to Artesian Plum is Vermilion (S150-5) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vermilion swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Artesian Plum
At Valspar, the closest color to Artesian Plum is Vive l'amour (V041-5) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14.2 vs 14) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vive l'amour swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Artesian Plum
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Artesian Plum is Fashion Rose (1356) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 14) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fashion Rose swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Artesian Plum
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Artesian Plum. The nearest is Bombay (C2-524) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bombay swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Artesian Plum
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Artesian Plum. The nearest is Obsession (1130) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Obsession swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Artesian Plum
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Artesian Plum. The nearest is Heart's Afire (PPG13-14) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heart's Afire swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Artesian Plum
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Artesian Plum — the nearest deck color, Radicchio (NO. 96), is clearly different (ΔE 6.84). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 201-6DB instead. See the full Radicchio swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Artesian Plum
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Artesian Plum — the nearest deck color, The Ego Has Landed (1096), is clearly different (ΔE 8.76). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 201-6DB instead. See the full The Ego Has Landed swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Artesian Plum
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Artesian Plum — the nearest deck color, Big Apple (PNT100-DP-30), is clearly different (ΔE 9.74). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 201-6DB instead. See the full Big Apple swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Artesian Plum
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Artesian Plum — the nearest deck color, Home At Last (JG-30), is clearly different (ΔE 12.64). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 201-6DB instead. See the full Home At Last swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Artesian Plum
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Artesian Plum — the nearest deck color, Bahaus (BD-BH), is clearly different (ΔE 15.22). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 201-6DB instead. See the full Bahaus swatch →