Bedtime Story DCP-1009 is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E3BEA4, LRV 56 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Adobe South from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3BEA4 · DCP-1009
Bedtime Story
56%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bedtime Story Technical Profile
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Bedtime Story in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bedtime Story in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyBedtime Story
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsAdobe South
Adobe South
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chic Peach
Behr
Nearly identical
Face of Innocence
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Crushed Shell
Kilz
Nearly identical
Southern Peach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tiny Calf
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Peach Beauty
PPG
Nearly identical
Outer Banks
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sumptuous Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bedtime Story
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bedtime Story
#E3BEA4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9B479
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bedtime Story
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bedtime Story 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Bedtime Story.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bedtime Story — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bedtime Story have?
Bedtime Story by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bedtime Story in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bedtime Story from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bedtime Story are Adobe South by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Chic Peach by Behr (a near-identical match), Face of Innocence by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bedtime Story'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 Bedtime Story?
Bedtime Story has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Bedtime Story's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.