Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Bubble Shell |
| SKU | S160-3 |
| Hex | #D69FAC |
| RGB | 214, 159, 172 |
| HSL | 346°, 40%, 73% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Bubble Shell
Bubble Shell sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Bubble Shell 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Bubble Shell 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 #D69FAC in HSL space. Pair Bubble Shell 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 Bubble Shell Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bubble Shell 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 S160-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bubble Shell
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Bubble Shell. The nearest is Haute Pink (SW 6570) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Haute Pink swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bubble Shell
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Hummingbird (1271), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Bubble Shell without repainting risk. See the full Hummingbird swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bubble Shell
At Valspar, the closest color to Bubble Shell is Sugarplum Dance (1006-6A) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.6 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sugarplum Dance swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bubble Shell
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bubble Shell is Brandywine (PPG1183-4) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brandywine swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bubble Shell
Glidden's nearest match is Quartz Pink (70RR 41/192), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Bubble Shell without repainting risk. See the full Quartz Pink swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bubble Shell
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Bubble Shell is Piazza Pink (202-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Piazza Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bubble Shell
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Bubble Shell. The nearest is Raspberry Crème (HGSW 1025) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Raspberry Crème swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bubble Shell
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Bubble Shell. The nearest is Shallot (NO. CB3) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shallot swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bubble Shell
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Bubble Shell is Fragrant Satchel (0085) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fragrant Satchel swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bubble Shell
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Fragrant Satchel (0085), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Bubble Shell without repainting risk. See the full Fragrant Satchel swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bubble Shell
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Bubble Shell is Turkey Wattle (BD52) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turkey Wattle swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bubble Shell
Kompozit's nearest match is Fragrant Satchel (0085), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Bubble Shell without repainting risk. See the full Fragrant Satchel swatch →