Pink Lemoncello reads as warm and personal — works in bedrooms, nurseries, and any space where softness and warmth are the goal. At LRV 70 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 as a whole-room color in spaces meant to feel neutral or understated — it reads soft and personal, best as an accent.
Ref. #F4D2DB · 101-3DB
Pink Lemoncello
70%LRV Value
Pink Lemoncello Technical Profile
What color is Dutch Boy Pink Lemoncello (101-3DB)? It's a light warm pink — hex #F4D2DB, LRV 70. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Pink Lemoncello is Benjamin Moore Rose Garden — a near-identical match on the wall, with Benjamin Moore Pink Lace and Valspar Hello Dolly also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 70, Pink Lemoncello 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 Simply White, blonde wood floors, and brass or gold hardware. Deep green or forest accents add contrast that keeps it from feeling too sweet. 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. Under 2700K warm bulbs pinks and magentas glow warmly, leaning coral. Under 4000K cool light they read more vibrant — important for nursery and bedroom planning where bulb choice changes the mood. 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 Pink Lemoncello
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pink Lemoncello
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pink Lemoncello
#F4D2DB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BE8574
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pink Lemoncello
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pink Lemoncello 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 Pink Lemoncello.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pink Lemoncello — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Pink Lemoncello from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pink Lemoncello are Rose Garden by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pink Lace by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Hello Dolly by Valspar (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 Pink Lemoncello'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 Pink Lemoncello?
Pink Lemoncello has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.4, 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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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Pink Lemoncello depends on the room. Here's how to choose.