Birmingham Blush 303-1DB is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E1C9C3, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sand Dance from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E1C9C3 · 303-1DB
Birmingham Blush
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Birmingham Blush Technical Profile
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Birmingham Blush in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Birmingham Blush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyBirmingham Blush
Nearly identical
BehrSand Dance
Sand Dance
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Berries
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Honey Hut
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Kangaroo Paw
PPG
Nearly identical
Pout
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pout
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rosario Ridge
Valspar
Nearly identical
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cameo Coral
Kilz
Very similar
Pink Shadow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Birmingham Blush
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Birmingham Blush
#E1C9C3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA185
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Birmingham Blush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Birmingham Blush 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 Birmingham Blush.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Birmingham Blush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Birmingham Blush have?
Birmingham Blush by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Birmingham Blush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Birmingham Blush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Birmingham Blush are Sand Dance by Behr (a near-identical match), Pale Berries by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Honey Hut by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Birmingham Blush'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 Birmingham Blush?
Birmingham Blush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Birmingham Blush's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.