Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Calico Rose |
| SKU | 150E-3 |
| Hex | #CE9BB3 |
| RGB | 206, 155, 179 |
| HSL | 332°, 34%, 71% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Calico Rose
Calico Rose sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta 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.
Calico Rose 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
9 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
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Calico 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 #CE9BB3 in HSL space. Pair Calico 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 Calico Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Calico 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 150E-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Calico Rose
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rosebay (SW 6563), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Calico Rose without repainting risk. See the full Rosebay swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Calico Rose
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cranberry Ice (1362), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Calico Rose without repainting risk. See the full Cranberry Ice swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Calico Rose
Valspar's nearest match is Quilted Heart (1004-3C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38.3 vs 40) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Calico Rose without repainting risk. See the full Quilted Heart swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Calico Rose
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Calico Rose. The nearest is Madagascar Pink (PPG1050-4) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Madagascar Pink swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Calico Rose
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Calico Rose. The nearest is Piazza Pink (202-4DB) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Piazza Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Calico Rose
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rosee Pink (HGSW 1015), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Calico Rose without repainting risk. See the full Rosee Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Calico Rose
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Exotic Lilac (DE5017), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 40) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Calico Rose without repainting risk. See the full Exotic Lilac swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Calico Rose
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Calico Rose is Shallot (NO. CB3) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 40) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shallot swatch →