Blushed Pink works as a confident anchor color — best in rooms that can carry visual weight (dining rooms, libraries, accent walls) rather than as a whole-room palette. At LRV 65 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Because it's a fully saturated example, it lands strongest as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than the dominant whole-room color. Skip it where you want a calm, restful feel — red raises visual energy, so it fights bedrooms and small home offices.
Ref. #F6C8CB · 103-3DB
Blushed Pink
65%LRV Value
Blushed Pink Technical Profile
What color is Dutch Boy Blushed Pink (103-3DB)? It's a light warm red — hex #F6C8CB, LRV 65. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Blushed Pink is Benjamin Moore Authentic Pink — a near-identical match on the wall, with Vista Paint Briar Rose and Valspar Icing on the Cake also close. At LRV 65, Blushed Pink sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with creamy off-whites like Alabaster for trim, walnut or cherry hardwoods, and brass hardware — the warmth keeps reds from feeling clinical. Deep forest green or navy work as bold accent walls. As a fully saturated example, it reads as a confident statement color — best deployed as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than a whole-room dominant. Reds intensify under 2700K-3000K warm bulbs, deepening into wine territory. Under 4000K+ cool LEDs they can read pinker or slightly washed — sample under your actual room lighting before committing. Saturated colors amplify lighting effects more than muted ones: warm bulbs deepen and enrich, cool daylight sharpens and slightly cools the same hex.
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Colors Similar to Blushed Pink
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Authentic Pink
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Briar Rose
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Icing on the Cake
Valspar
Nearly identical
Everblooming
Behr
Nearly identical
Tudor Rose
PPG
Nearly identical
Loveable
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweet Antoinette
Kilz
Nearly identical
All Dressed Up
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
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Colors That Work With Blushed Pink
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blushed Pink
#F6C8CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C5936D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blushed Pink
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blushed Pink 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 Blushed Pink.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blushed Pink — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Blushed Pink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blushed Pink are Authentic Pink by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Briar Rose by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Icing on the Cake by Valspar (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Blushed Pink's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Blushed Pink?
Blushed Pink has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.2, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Blushed Pink depends on the room. Here's how to choose.