Plum-Med Peony 346-4DB is a neutral paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C1A8B8, estimated LRV 43 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mauve Melody from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #C1A8B8 · 346-4DB
Plum-Med Peony
43%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Plum-Med Peony Technical Profile
HEX Code#C1A8B8
RGB193, 168, 184
Estimated LRV42.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Plum-Med Peony
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plum-Med Peony
#C1A8B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD858A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plum-Med Peony
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plum-Med Peony 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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Plum-Med Peony — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plum-Med Peony have?
Plum-Med Peony by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Plum-Med Peony from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plum-Med Peony are Mauve Melody by Kilz (a close digital match), Pansy Posie by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Light Rosa by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Plum-Med Peony'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 Plum-Med Peony?
Plum-Med Peony has a estimated lightness value of 42.8, 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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