Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Peppercorn Pink |
| SKU | 304-3DB |
| Hex | #CE9993 |
| RGB | 206, 153, 147 |
| HSL | 6°, 38%, 69% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Dutch Boy Peppercorn Pink
Peppercorn Pink sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Peppercorn Pink 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.
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Behr
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
Backdrop
Clare
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Peppercorn 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 #CE9993 in HSL space. Pair Peppercorn 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 Peppercorn Pink Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Peppercorn 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 304-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Peppercorn Pink
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Peppercorn Pink is Rosy Tan (2091-50). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Rosy Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Rosy Tan swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Peppercorn Pink
At Kompozit, the closest color to Peppercorn Pink is Angela Canyon (0119) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Angela Canyon swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Peppercorn Pink
At Behr, the closest color to Peppercorn Pink is Artifact (210F-5) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artifact swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Peppercorn Pink
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Peppercorn Pink is Angela Canyon (0119) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Angela Canyon swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Peppercorn Pink
At Backdrop, the closest color to Peppercorn Pink is Rosita (BD-RO) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosita swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Peppercorn Pink
At Clare, the closest color to Peppercorn Pink is Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Subrosa swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Peppercorn Pink
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Peppercorn Pink. The nearest is Pepperberry (PPG1055-4) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pepperberry swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Peppercorn Pink
Valspar has no exact twin of Peppercorn Pink. The nearest is Pink Cocoa Cupcake (V079-3) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40.1 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pink Cocoa Cupcake swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Peppercorn Pink
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Peppercorn Pink. The nearest is Musk (DE6088) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Musk swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Peppercorn Pink
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Peppercorn Pink — the nearest deck color, Foxglove (C2-512), is clearly different (ΔE 5.65). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 304-3DB instead. See the full Foxglove swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Peppercorn Pink
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Peppercorn Pink — the nearest deck color, Cabbage Rose (SW 3), is clearly different (ΔE 5.9). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 304-3DB instead. See the full Cabbage Rose swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Peppercorn Pink
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Peppercorn Pink — the nearest deck color, Ointment Pink (NO. 21), is clearly different (ΔE 8.17). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 304-3DB instead. See the full Ointment Pink swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Peppercorn Pink
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Peppercorn Pink — the nearest deck color, Rustic Oak (JG-110), is clearly different (ΔE 15.36). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 304-3DB instead. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →