Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Plum-med Peony |
| SKU | 346-4DB |
| Hex | #C1A8B8 |
| RGB | 193, 168, 184 |
| HSL | 322°, 17%, 71% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Purple |
About Dutch Boy Plum-med Peony
Plum-med Peony 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.
Plum-med Peony 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 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 purple from that brand.
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Plum-med Peony 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 #C1A8B8 in HSL space. Pair Plum-med Peony 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 Plum-med Peony Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Plum-med Peony 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 346-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Plum-med Peony
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Plum-med Peony is Pansy Posie (1212). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Pansy Posie and you'll get the same color. See the full Pansy Posie swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Plum-med Peony
At Kompozit, the closest color to Plum-med Peony is Desireé (1219) — very close at ΔE 2.36, 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 Desireé swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Plum-med Peony
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Plum-med Peony is Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4) — very close at ΔE 2.6, 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 Lavish Lavender swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Plum-med Peony
At Behr, the closest color to Plum-med Peony is Rose Bisque (140E-3) — very close at ΔE 3.22, 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 Rose Bisque swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Plum-med Peony
At Valspar, the closest color to Plum-med Peony is Really Romantic (V075-3) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Really Romantic swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Plum-med Peony
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Plum-med Peony. The nearest is Lavender Lipstick (2072-50) at ΔE 3.55 — 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 Lavender Lipstick swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Plum-med Peony
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Plum-med Peony. The nearest is Magical Mauve (DE6011) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 37 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Magical Mauve swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Plum-med Peony
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Plum-med Peony. The nearest is Novel Lilac (SW 6836) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Novel Lilac swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Plum-med Peony
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Plum-med Peony — the nearest deck color, Cinder Rose (NO. 246), is clearly different (ΔE 5.1). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 346-4DB instead. See the full Cinder Rose swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Plum-med Peony
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Plum-med Peony — the nearest deck color, Bella Donna (C2-782), is clearly different (ΔE 9.24). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 346-4DB instead. See the full Bella Donna swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Plum-med Peony
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Plum-med Peony — the nearest deck color, Vintage Collection (JG-99), is clearly different (ΔE 10.26). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 346-4DB instead. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Plum-med Peony
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Plum-med Peony — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 11.87). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 346-4DB instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Plum-med Peony
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Plum-med Peony — the nearest deck color, Greige (PNT100-LT-13), is clearly different (ΔE 12.7). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 346-4DB instead. See the full Greige swatch →