Spring Tulip 243-3DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A2A2B6, estimated LRV 37 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Butterfly Bush from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #A2A2B6 · 243-3DB
Spring Tulip
37%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Spring Tulip Technical Profile
HEX Code#A2A2B6
RGB162, 162, 182
Estimated LRV36.9
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Spring Tulip
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spring Tulip
#A2A2B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9985AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spring Tulip
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spring Tulip 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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Spring Tulip — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spring Tulip have?
Spring Tulip 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 Spring Tulip from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spring Tulip are Butterfly Bush by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Central Mauve by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Heather Field by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Spring Tulip'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 Spring Tulip?
Spring Tulip has a estimated lightness value of 36.9, 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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Why Spring Tulip's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.