Fruity Pink reads as warm and grounded — strong in kitchens, family rooms, and any space where warmth is the dominant mood you're after. At LRV 71 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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 in rooms that already run warm or get strong afternoon sun, where it can tip into an overpowering glow.
Ref. #F8D4C7 · 105-2DB
Fruity Pink
71%LRV Value
Fruity Pink Technical Profile
What color is Dutch Boy Fruity Pink (105-2DB)? It's a light warm orange — hex #F8D4C7, LRV 71. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Fruity Pink is Valspar Pink Soap — a near-identical match on the wall, with Vista Paint Strawberry Whip and PPG Sweet Clover also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 71, Fruity Pink reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. 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. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges. 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 Fruity Pink
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Pink Soap
Valspar
Nearly identical
Strawberry Whip
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sweet Clover
PPG
Nearly identical
Sand Island
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Koral Kicks
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pale Pink Satin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Whispering Peach
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Jasper
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Fruity Pink
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fruity Pink
#F8D4C7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C9B269
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fruity Pink
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fruity 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 Fruity Pink.
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fruity Pink — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Fruity Pink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fruity Pink are Pink Soap by Valspar (a near-identical match), Strawberry Whip by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sweet Clover by PPG (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 Fruity 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 Fruity Pink?
Fruity Pink has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter. 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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