Dutchess Dawn MQ1-4 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C6A3A9, LRV 41 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lighthearted Rose from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6A3A9 · MQ1-4
Dutchess Dawn
41%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Dutchess Dawn Technical Profile
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Dutchess Dawn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dutchess Dawn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDutchess Dawn
Nearly identical
PPGLighthearted Rose
Lighthearted Rose
PPG
Nearly identical
Reddish Egret
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cosmos Kiss
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cinder Rose
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Rose Embroidery
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Be Mine
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sugarplum Dance
Valspar
Very similar
Playful Plum
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mauve Mist
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mauve Melody
Kilz
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dutchess Dawn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dutchess Dawn
#C6A3A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9285
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dutchess Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dutchess Dawn Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Dutchess Dawn.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dutchess Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dutchess Dawn have?
Dutchess Dawn by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dutchess Dawn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dutchess Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dutchess Dawn are Lighthearted Rose by PPG (a near-identical match), Reddish Egret by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cosmos Kiss by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dutchess Dawn's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Dutchess Dawn?
Dutchess Dawn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dutchess Dawn's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.