Dressed Damsel 242-3DB is a neutral paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #9CA3BB, LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dreamy from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9CA3BB · 242-3DB
Dressed Damsel
37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dressed Damsel Technical Profile
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Dressed Damsel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dressed Damsel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyDressed Damsel
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDreamy
Dreamy
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lavender Herb
Kilz
Nearly identical
Art Nouveau Glass
Behr
Nearly identical
Frosted Blueberry
PPG
Nearly identical
Purpley Puff
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bonnie Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Vesper Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Midnight Blush
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Butterfly Bush
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dressed Damsel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dressed Damsel
#9CA3BB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9085AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dressed Damsel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dressed Damsel 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 Dressed Damsel.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dressed Damsel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dressed Damsel have?
Dressed Damsel by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dressed Damsel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dressed Damsel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dressed Damsel are Dreamy by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lavender Herb by Kilz (a near-identical match), Art Nouveau Glass by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dressed Damsel'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 Dressed Damsel?
Dressed Damsel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dressed Damsel's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.