HGTV Home → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of HGTV Home Hopeful HGSW6597
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Pinktastic (203-3DB), at ΔE 2.20 — very close.
Pinktastic is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.20 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between HGTV Home and Dutch Boy
Most people comparing HGTV Home to Dutch Boy are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Pinktastic really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.20very close
- LRV
- 51HGTV Home is 54
- Hex
- #EEACA8#F0B3B2 in HGTV Home
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Pinktastic is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Reef Coral 204-3DBΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Glowing Rose 303-3DBΔE 4.57 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Pink Paisley 205-3DBΔE 4.61 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Hopeful HGSW6597 matched across all 13 brands →