Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Barely Berry |
| SKU | 301-3DB |
| Hex | #CAADB6 |
| RGB | 202, 173, 182 |
| HSL | 341°, 21%, 74% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Dutch Boy Barely Berry
Barely Berry sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Barely Berry 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 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 pink from that brand.
Behr
Valspar
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Backdrop
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Clare
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Barely Berry 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 #CAADB6 in HSL space. Pair Barely Berry 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 Barely Berry Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Barely Berry 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 301-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Barely Berry
The closest Behr equivalent of Barely Berry is Pottery Clay (700A-3). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). If Behr is your counter, order Pottery Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Pottery Clay swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Barely Berry
Valspar's nearest match is Twilight Bloom (V077-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 46) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Barely Berry without repainting risk. See the full Twilight Bloom swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Barely Berry
At Kompozit, the closest color to Barely Berry is Desireé (1219) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desireé swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Barely Berry
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Barely Berry is Pink Potion (PPG1045-4) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Potion swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Barely Berry
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Barely Berry is Desireé (1219) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desireé swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Barely Berry
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Barely Berry. The nearest is Damask Rose (2082-50) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 52 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Damask Rose swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Barely Berry
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Barely Berry — the nearest deck color, Wispy Mauve (DE6045), is clearly different (ΔE 6.15). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 301-3DB instead. See the full Wispy Mauve swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Barely Berry
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Barely Berry — the nearest deck color, Chaise Mauve (SW 6016), is clearly different (ΔE 6.34). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 301-3DB instead. See the full Chaise Mauve swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Barely Berry
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Barely Berry — the nearest deck color, Pink Drab (NO. 207), is clearly different (ΔE 8.09). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 301-3DB instead. See the full Pink Drab swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Barely Berry
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Barely Berry — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 9.18). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 301-3DB instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Barely Berry
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Barely Berry — the nearest deck color, Bella Donna (C2-782), is clearly different (ΔE 9.87). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 301-3DB instead. See the full Bella Donna swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Barely Berry
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Barely Berry — the nearest deck color, Greige (PNT100-LT-13), is clearly different (ΔE 11.09). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 301-3DB instead. See the full Greige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Barely Berry
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Barely Berry — the nearest deck color, Rosy Pink (JG-154), is clearly different (ΔE 11.36). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 301-3DB instead. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →