Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Art Deco Pink |
| SKU | MQ1-50 |
| Hex | #CAA99E |
| RGB | 202, 169, 158 |
| HSL | 15°, 29%, 71% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Art Deco Pink
Art Deco Pink sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Art Deco Pink is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Art Deco Pink within Behr'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 #CAA99E in HSL space. Pair Art Deco Pink 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.
Behr Art Deco Pink Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Art Deco Pink 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 Behr MQ1-50 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Art Deco Pink
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Art Deco Pink. The nearest is Pinky Beige (SW 79) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pinky Beige swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Art Deco Pink
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Just Beige (2095-50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Art Deco Pink without repainting risk. See the full Just Beige swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Art Deco Pink
The closest Valspar equivalent of Art Deco Pink is Damask Dunes (1006-10B). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 45.1 vs 43). If Valspar is your counter, order Damask Dunes and you'll get the same color. See the full Damask Dunes swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Art Deco Pink
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Art Deco Pink is Parfait (PPG1059-4) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parfait swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Art Deco Pink
At Glidden, the closest color to Art Deco Pink is Parfait (PPG1059-4) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parfait swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Art Deco Pink
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Art Deco Pink is Goose Island (408-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Goose Island swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Art Deco Pink
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Art Deco Pink. The nearest is Sweetened Plum (HGSW 3016) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweetened Plum swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Art Deco Pink
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Art Deco Pink is Teatime Mauve (DEC700). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Teatime Mauve and you'll get the same color. See the full Teatime Mauve swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Art Deco Pink
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Art Deco Pink is Rosy Pink (JG-154) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Art Deco Pink
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Art Deco Pink is Oak Plank (0148) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oak Plank swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Art Deco Pink
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Art Deco Pink is Oak Plank (0148) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oak Plank swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Art Deco Pink
Clare has no exact twin of Art Deco Pink. The nearest is Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Art Deco Pink
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Art Deco Pink. The nearest is Havana (HAVANA) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Havana swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Art Deco Pink
Backdrop has no exact twin of Art Deco Pink. The nearest is Rosita (BD-RO) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rosita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Art Deco Pink
At Kompozit, the closest color to Art Deco Pink is Oak Plank (0148) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oak Plank swatch →