Doll Cheeks 146-3DB is a pink paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E5BAD4, estimated LRV 57 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Berry Cream from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #E5BAD4 · 146-3DB
Doll Cheeks
57%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Doll Cheeks Technical Profile
HEX Code#E5BAD4
RGB229, 186, 212
Estimated LRV56.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
BrandDutch Boy
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#E3BDDA
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Colors That Work With Doll Cheeks
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Doll Cheeks
#E5BAD4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B57D83
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Doll Cheeks
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Doll Cheeks 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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Doll Cheeks — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Doll Cheeks have?
Doll Cheeks by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink 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 Doll Cheeks from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Doll Cheeks are Berry Cream by Kilz (a close digital match), Baby Girl by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Lofty Delight by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Doll Cheeks'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 Doll Cheeks?
Doll Cheeks has a estimated lightness value of 56.5, 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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