Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Dahlia Pink |
| SKU | 146-4DB |
| Hex | #DA9EC5 |
| RGB | 218, 158, 197 |
| HSL | 321°, 45%, 74% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Dutch Boy Dahlia Pink
Dahlia Pink 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 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.
Dahlia Pink is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
12 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 purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Dahlia Pink 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 #DA9EC5 in HSL space. Pair Dahlia Pink 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 Dahlia Pink Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dahlia Pink 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 146-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dahlia Pink
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Dahlia Pink is Prominent Pink (SW 6846). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Prominent Pink and you'll get the same color. See the full Prominent Pink swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dahlia Pink
Behr's nearest match is Berry Crush (S140-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Dahlia Pink without repainting risk. See the full Berry Crush swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dahlia Pink
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Dahlia Pink. The nearest is Island Sunset (1346) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Island Sunset swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dahlia Pink
At Valspar, the closest color to Dahlia Pink is Amelia (V040-3) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44.9 vs 43) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amelia swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dahlia Pink
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Dahlia Pink is Chateau Rose (PPG1252-5) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chateau Rose swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dahlia Pink
At Glidden, the closest color to Dahlia Pink is Pink Gazebo (10RR 43/236) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Gazebo swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dahlia Pink
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Dahlia Pink — the nearest deck color, Raspberry Crème (HGSW 1025), is clearly different (ΔE 5). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 146-4DB instead. See the full Raspberry Crème swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dahlia Pink
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Dahlia Pink is Exotic Violet (DE5003) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Exotic Violet swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dahlia Pink
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Dahlia Pink. The nearest is Shallot (NO. CB3) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shallot swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dahlia Pink
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Dahlia Pink is Blossoms in Spring (1157) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blossoms in Spring swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dahlia Pink
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Dahlia Pink is Tiara Pink (1163) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tiara Pink swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dahlia Pink
At Kompozit, the closest color to Dahlia Pink is Tiara Pink (1163) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tiara Pink swatch →