Tender Hearted 446-6DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #6F5C5F, estimated LRV 12 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Poetry Plum from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #6F5C5F · 446-6DB
Tender Hearted
12%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Tender Hearted Technical Profile
HEX Code#6F5C5F
RGB111, 92, 95
Estimated LRV11.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#6F5C5F
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Colors That Work With Tender Hearted
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tender Hearted
#6F5C5F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#987766
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tender Hearted
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tender Hearted 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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Tender Hearted — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tender Hearted have?
Tender Hearted by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) 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 Tender Hearted from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tender Hearted are Poetry Plum by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Amazon Soil by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Deepest Mauve by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tender Hearted'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 Tender Hearted?
Tender Hearted has a estimated lightness value of 11.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Tender Hearted's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.