Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Blossom |
| SKU | 102-5DB |
| Hex | #CF6E82 |
| RGB | 207, 110, 130 |
| HSL | 348°, 50%, 62% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Dutch Boy Blossom
Blossom sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Blossom 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.
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Behr
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Blossom 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 #CF6E82 in HSL space. Pair Blossom 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 Blossom Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blossom 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 102-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blossom
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Blossom is First Love (DE5053) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full First Love swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Blossom
At Kompozit, the closest color to Blossom is Glam (1135) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glam swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blossom
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Blossom is Secret Rendezvous (1341) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Secret Rendezvous swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blossom
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Blossom is Pink Flamingo (SW 80) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Flamingo swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Blossom
Valspar has no exact twin of Blossom. The nearest is Doric Pink (1008-3C) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27.9 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Doric Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Blossom
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Blossom. The nearest is Glam (1135) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Glam swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Blossom
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Blossom. The nearest is Obsessed (PPG1186-5) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Obsessed swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Blossom
Behr has no exact twin of Blossom. The nearest is Strawberry Taffy (P150-5A) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Strawberry Taffy swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Blossom
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Blossom. The nearest is Dahlia (BD59) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dahlia swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Blossom
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Blossom — the nearest deck color, Rangwali (NO. 296), is clearly different (ΔE 6.62). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 102-5DB instead. See the full Rangwali swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Blossom
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Blossom — the nearest deck color, Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28), is clearly different (ΔE 10.06). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 102-5DB instead. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Blossom
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Blossom — the nearest deck color, Work Worn Wood (JG-35), is clearly different (ΔE 18.81). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 102-5DB instead. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Blossom
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Blossom — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 24.94). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 102-5DB instead. See the full Anita swatch →