Color spec
| Brand | Backdrop |
| Name | Rosita |
| SKU | BD-RO |
| Hex | #D2A299 |
| RGB | 210, 162, 153 |
| HSL | 9°, 39%, 71% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Backdrop Rosita
Rosita sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Rosita is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Backdrop colors
closest in the Backdrop deckThe nearest shades to Rosita within Backdrop's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #D2A299 in HSL space. Pair Rosita with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Backdrop Rosita Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rosita from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Backdrop BD-RO directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rosita
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Rosita. The nearest is Rosettee (SW 7581) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rosettee swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rosita
The closest Behr equivalent of Rosita is Autumn Malt (230F-4). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38). If Behr is your counter, order Autumn Malt and you'll get the same color. See the full Autumn Malt swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rosita
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Rosita. The nearest is Palazzo Pink (1193) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Palazzo Pink swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rosita
Valspar has no exact twin of Rosita. The nearest is Pink Cocoa Cupcake (V079-3) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40.1 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pink Cocoa Cupcake swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rosita
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Raffia Cream (PPG1056-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rosita without repainting risk. See the full Raffia Cream swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rosita
Glidden's nearest match is Raffia Cream (PPG1056-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rosita without repainting risk. See the full Raffia Cream swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rosita
Dutch Boy's nearest match is A Li'l Cheeky (305-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rosita without repainting risk. See the full A Li'l Cheeky swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rosita
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Rosita is Musk (DE6088) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Musk swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rosita
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rosita is Ruby Eye (0071) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ruby Eye swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rosita
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rosita is Ruby Eye (0071) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ruby Eye swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Rosita
Clare's nearest match is Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rosita without repainting risk. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rosita
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rosita is Ruby Eye (0071) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ruby Eye swatch →