Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Plush |
| SKU | 402-2DB |
| Hex | #C3B1AC |
| RGB | 195, 177, 172 |
| HSL | 13°, 16%, 72% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Plush
Plush sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Plush is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
Clare
Annie Sloan
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Plush 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 #C3B1AC in HSL space. Pair Plush 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 Plush Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Plush 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 402-2DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Plush
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Plush is Artistic Taupe (SW 6030). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Artistic Taupe and you'll get the same color. See the full Artistic Taupe swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Plush
The closest Behr equivalent of Plush is Mauvette (PPU17-10). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Behr is your counter, order Mauvette and you'll get the same color. See the full Mauvette swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Plush
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Plush is Sandlot Gray (2107-50) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sandlot Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Plush
Valspar's nearest match is Rosy Linen (8004-4C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Plush without repainting risk. See the full Rosy Linen swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Plush
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Plush is Jack Rabbit (PPG1014-4) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jack Rabbit swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Plush
At Glidden, the closest color to Plush is Jack Rabbit (PPG1014-4) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jack Rabbit swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Plush
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Plush is Artsy Pink (HGSW 3026). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Artsy Pink and you'll get the same color. See the full Artsy Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Plush
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Plush is Wispy Mauve (DE6045) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wispy Mauve swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Plush
Rodda has no exact twin of Plush. The nearest is Mauve (CA068) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mauve swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Plush
Clare has no exact twin of Plush. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Plush
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Plush is Paloma (PALOMA) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paloma swatch →