Spiny Urchin 245-5DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #9984A2, LRV 26 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Carolina Plum from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9984A2 · 245-5DB
Spiny Urchin
26%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Spiny Urchin Technical Profile
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Spiny Urchin in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spiny Urchin in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySpiny Urchin
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCarolina Plum
Carolina Plum
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Persian Rose
Kilz
Very similar
Purple Foxglove Flower
PPG
Very similar
Evening Lilac
Valspar
Very similar
Imagine That
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Imagine That
Vista Paint
Very similar
Purple Mauve
Behr
Very similar
Radiant Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pale Eggplant
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spiny Urchin
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spiny Urchin
#9984A2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spiny Urchin
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spiny Urchin 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 Spiny Urchin.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spiny Urchin — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spiny Urchin have?
Spiny Urchin by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Spiny Urchin in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spiny Urchin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spiny Urchin are Carolina Plum by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wild Orchid by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Persian Rose by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Spiny Urchin'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 Spiny Urchin?
Spiny Urchin has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.9, 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 Spiny Urchin's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.