Doll Cheeks 146-3DB is a pink paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E5BAD4, 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.
Ref. #E5BAD4 · 146-3DB
Doll Cheeks
57%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Doll Cheeks Technical Profile
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Doll Cheeks in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Doll Cheeks in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyDoll Cheeks
Nearly identical
KilzBerry Cream
Berry Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Baby Girl
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lofty Delight
Valspar
Nearly identical
Muddy Mauve
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cranapple Cream
Behr
Very similar
Bubblegum Pink
PPG
Very similar
Rosarian
Vista Paint
Very similar
Luscious
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Childlike
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Doll Cheeks
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Doll Cheeks.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Doll Cheeks in your own space before committing.
What colors match Doll Cheeks from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Doll Cheeks are Berry Cream by Kilz (a near-identical match), Baby Girl by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Lofty Delight by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Doll Cheeks's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.