Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Artifact |
| SKU | 210F-5 |
| Hex | #C89997 |
| RGB | 200, 153, 151 |
| HSL | 2°, 31%, 69% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Artifact
Artifact sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Artifact 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
13 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Artifact 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 #C89997 in HSL space. Pair Artifact 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 Artifact Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Artifact 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 210F-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Artifact
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Artifact is Rose Embroidery (SW 6297) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Embroidery swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Artifact
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Artifact is Amaryllis (1256). At ΔE 0.34 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Amaryllis and you'll get the same color. See the full Amaryllis swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Artifact
At Valspar, the closest color to Artifact is Cameo Pink (1006-8A) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34.8 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cameo Pink swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Artifact
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Pepperberry (PPG1055-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Artifact without repainting risk. See the full Pepperberry swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Artifact
Glidden's nearest match is Pepperberry (PPG1055-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Artifact without repainting risk. See the full Pepperberry swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Artifact
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Artifact is Peppercorn Pink (304-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peppercorn Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Artifact
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Artifact is Mythic Mauve (HGSW 2025) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mythic Mauve swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Artifact
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Artifact is Rose Meadow (DE6025) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Meadow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Artifact
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Angela Canyon (0119), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Artifact without repainting risk. See the full Angela Canyon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Artifact
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Artifact is Angela Canyon (0119). At ΔE 0.26 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Angela Canyon and you'll get the same color. See the full Angela Canyon swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Artifact
Clare has no exact twin of Artifact. The nearest is Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Artifact
Backdrop has no exact twin of Artifact. The nearest is Rosita (BD-RO) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rosita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Artifact
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Artifact is Angela Canyon (0119). At ΔE 0.26 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Kompozit is your counter, order Angela Canyon and you'll get the same color. See the full Angela Canyon swatch →