Cupcake Pink 103-4DB is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #EC9FA3, estimated LRV 45 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wood Nymph from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #EC9FA3 · 103-4DB
Cupcake Pink
45%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cupcake Pink Technical Profile
HEX Code#EC9FA3
RGB236, 159, 163
Estimated LRV45.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Cupcake Pink
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cupcake Pink
#EC9FA3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C29570
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cupcake Pink
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cupcake 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
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Cupcake Pink — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cupcake Pink have?
Cupcake Pink by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cupcake Pink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cupcake Pink are Wood Nymph by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Petal .03 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Wood Nymph by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cupcake Pink'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 Cupcake Pink?
Cupcake Pink has a estimated lightness value of 45.3, 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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