Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Forward Fuchsia |
| SKU | 101-7DB |
| Hex | #92345B |
| RGB | 146, 52, 91 |
| HSL | 335°, 47%, 39% |
| LRV | 9 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Red |
About Dutch Boy Forward Fuchsia
At LRV 9, Forward Fuchsia is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Forward Fuchsia earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Forward Fuchsia 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 #92345B in HSL space. Pair Forward Fuchsia 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 Forward Fuchsia Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Forward Fuchsia 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 101-7DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Forward Fuchsia
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Forward Fuchsia is Forward Fuchsia (SW 6842). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Forward Fuchsia and you'll get the same color. See the full Forward Fuchsia swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Forward Fuchsia
At Kompozit, the closest color to Forward Fuchsia is Bridesmaid (1159) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 9) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bridesmaid swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Forward Fuchsia
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Forward Fuchsia is Royal Flush (2076-20) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 9) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Royal Flush swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Forward Fuchsia
Valspar has no exact twin of Forward Fuchsia. The nearest is Magenta Manicure (V003-3) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8.3 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Magenta Manicure swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Forward Fuchsia
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Forward Fuchsia. The nearest is Magenta (PPG1050-7) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Magenta swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Forward Fuchsia
Behr has no exact twin of Forward Fuchsia. The nearest is Sweet Cherry (M150-7) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweet Cherry swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Forward Fuchsia
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Forward Fuchsia. The nearest is Berry Patch (1152) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berry Patch swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Forward Fuchsia
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Forward Fuchsia. The nearest is Scarlet Apple (DEA146) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Scarlet Apple swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Forward Fuchsia
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Forward Fuchsia — the nearest deck color, Rectory Red (NO. 217), is clearly different (ΔE 9.76). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 101-7DB instead. See the full Rectory Red swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Forward Fuchsia
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Forward Fuchsia — the nearest deck color, Create (JG-28), is clearly different (ΔE 9.78). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 101-7DB instead. See the full Create swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Forward Fuchsia
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Forward Fuchsia — the nearest deck color, Lavish (C2-518), is clearly different (ΔE 9.91). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 101-7DB instead. See the full Lavish swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Forward Fuchsia
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Forward Fuchsia — the nearest deck color, Vintage (PNT100-DP-67), is clearly different (ΔE 12.92). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 101-7DB instead. See the full Vintage swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Forward Fuchsia
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Forward Fuchsia — the nearest deck color, Punk Rock (BD-PR), is clearly different (ΔE 15.07). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 101-7DB instead. See the full Punk Rock swatch →