Spring Tulip 243-3DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A2A2B6, 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.
Ref. #A2A2B6 · 243-3DB
Spring Tulip
37%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Spring Tulip Technical Profile
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Spring Tulip in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spring Tulip in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySpring Tulip
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sButterfly Bush
Butterfly Bush
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Central Mauve
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Butterfly Bush
Vista Paint
Very similar
Winter Amethyst
Valspar
Very similar
Art Nouveau Glass
Behr
Very similar
Bay Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mineral Violet
PPG
Very similar
Lavender Herb
Kilz
Very similar
Vesper Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spring Tulip
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Spring Tulip.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Spring Tulip in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spring Tulip from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spring Tulip are Butterfly Bush by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Central Mauve by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Heather Field by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Spring Tulip's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.