Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Balcony Rose |
| SKU | PPF-10 |
| Hex | #C8B4AC |
| RGB | 200, 180, 172 |
| HSL | 17°, 20%, 73% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Balcony Rose
Balcony Rose sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Balcony Rose is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Rodda
Clare
Annie Sloan
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Balcony Rose 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 #C8B4AC in HSL space. Pair Balcony Rose 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 Balcony Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Balcony Rose 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 PPF-10 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Balcony Rose
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Doeskin (SW 6044), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Balcony Rose without repainting risk. See the full Doeskin swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Balcony Rose
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cedar Ridge (1233), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Balcony Rose without repainting risk. See the full Cedar Ridge swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Balcony Rose
At Valspar, the closest color to Balcony Rose is Seagull Beach (1002-10B) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.4 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seagull Beach swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Balcony Rose
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Balcony Rose. The nearest is Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grey Mauve swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Balcony Rose
At Glidden, the closest color to Balcony Rose is Classic Tan (80YR 49/062) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Classic Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Balcony Rose
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Balcony Rose is Allegory (401-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Allegory swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Balcony Rose
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sweet Beige (HGSW 3036), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Balcony Rose without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Balcony Rose
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Balcony Rose is Dusty Trail (DE6052) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 48) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Trail swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Balcony Rose
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Pink Drab (NO. 207), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Balcony Rose without repainting risk. See the full Pink Drab swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Balcony Rose
At Rodda, the closest color to Balcony Rose is Kind Kiss (R122) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kind Kiss swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Balcony Rose
Clare has no exact twin of Balcony Rose. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Balcony Rose
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Balcony Rose. The nearest is Paloma (PALOMA) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paloma swatch →