Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Begonia |
| SKU | HDC-SP16-12 |
| Hex | #DF8A82 |
| RGB | 223, 138, 130 |
| HSL | 5°, 59%, 69% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Begonia
Begonia sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Begonia 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
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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Begonia 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 #DF8A82 in HSL space. Pair Begonia 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 Begonia Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Begonia 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 HDC-SP16-12 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Begonia
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Begonia. The nearest is Animated Coral (SW 6878) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Animated Coral swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Begonia
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Pink Flamingo (CSP-1175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Begonia without repainting risk. See the full Pink Flamingo swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Begonia
At Valspar, the closest color to Begonia is Honeysuckle Rose (2002-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.5 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Honeysuckle Rose swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Begonia
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Begonia. The nearest is Wright Pottery Red (FLLW539) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wright Pottery Red swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Begonia
At Glidden, the closest color to Begonia is Roseland (30YR 33/379) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roseland swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Begonia
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Begonia. The nearest is Party Dress (206-5DB) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Party Dress swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Begonia
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Begonia is Cultured Rose (DE5123) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cultured Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Begonia
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Begonia is Graceful Ballerina (1073) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Graceful Ballerina swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Begonia
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Graceful Ballerina (1073), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Begonia without repainting risk. See the full Graceful Ballerina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Begonia
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Begonia. The nearest is Butternut Peel (BD43) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Butternut Peel swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Begonia
Clare has no exact twin of Begonia. The nearest is Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Begonia
Kompozit's nearest match is Graceful Ballerina (1073), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Begonia without repainting risk. See the full Graceful Ballerina swatch →