Tufted Candy 103-2DB is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #F6DDDE, LRV 77 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tutu from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6DDDE · 103-2DB
Tufted Candy
77%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Tufted Candy Technical Profile
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Tufted Candy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tufted Candy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyTufted Candy
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTutu
Tutu
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
In Your Dreams
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tutu
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cotton Candy
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Lover's Knot
PPG
Nearly identical
Tantalizing Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Alyssum
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pink Theory
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sweet Blush
Kilz
Very similar
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tufted Candy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tufted Candy
#F6DDDE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BD9675
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tufted Candy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tufted Candy 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 Tufted Candy.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tufted Candy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tufted Candy have?
Tufted Candy by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tufted Candy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tufted Candy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tufted Candy are Tutu by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), In Your Dreams by Valspar (a near-identical match), Tutu by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tufted Candy'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 Tufted Candy?
Tufted Candy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tufted Candy's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.