Preppy Pink 204-5DB is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #CC7673, LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Madeira Rose from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CC7673 · 204-5DB
Preppy Pink
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Preppy Pink Technical Profile
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Preppy Pink in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Preppy Pink in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyPreppy Pink
Nearly identical
PPGMadeira Rose
Madeira Rose
PPG
Nearly identical
Copperleaf
Behr
Nearly identical
Cuban Plaza
Valspar
Nearly identical
Glamour Pink
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Rouge
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Watermelon Crush
Kilz
Very similar
Antique Pink
RAL
Very similar
Impatient Heart
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Impatient Heart
Vista Paint
Very similar
Begonia
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Preppy Pink
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Preppy Pink
#CC7673
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B69B7C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Preppy Pink
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Preppy 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 Preppy Pink.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Preppy Pink — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Preppy Pink have?
Preppy Pink by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Preppy Pink in your own space before committing.
What colors match Preppy Pink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Preppy Pink are Madeira Rose by PPG (a near-identical match), Emberglo by PPG (a near-identical match), Copperleaf by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Preppy Pink'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 Preppy Pink?
Preppy Pink has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.0, 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 Preppy Pink's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.