So Dainty DCP-1309 is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #D4CAD3, estimated LRV 61 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is French Taupe from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #D4CAD3 · DCP-1309
So Dainty
61%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
So Dainty Technical Profile
HEX Code#D4CAD3
RGB212, 202, 211
Estimated LRV60.9
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With So Dainty
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
So Dainty
#D4CAD3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8595
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for So Dainty
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
So Dainty Room Palettes
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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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So Dainty — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does So Dainty have?
So Dainty by Dutch Boy has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray 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 So Dainty from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to So Dainty are French Taupe by Behr (a close digital match), Dusky Violet by Behr (a close digital match), Enchant by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting So Dainty'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 So Dainty?
So Dainty has a estimated lightness value of 60.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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