Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Candy Mix |
| SKU | 160B-5 |
| Hex | #EB6A9B |
| RGB | 235, 106, 155 |
| HSL | 337°, 76%, 67% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Candy Mix
Candy Mix sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
Candy Mix 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
11 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
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Candy Mix 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 #EB6A9B in HSL space. Pair Candy Mix 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 Candy Mix Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Candy Mix 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 160B-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Candy Mix
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Candy Mix. The nearest is Deep Carnation (2086-40) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Carnation swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Candy Mix
At Valspar, the closest color to Candy Mix is Frosty Berry (1003-1B) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28.9 vs 30) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frosty Berry swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Candy Mix
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Candy Mix is Paris Pink (PPG1181-6) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paris Pink swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Candy Mix
At Glidden, the closest color to Candy Mix is Paris Pink (PPG1181-6) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paris Pink swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Candy Mix
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Candy Mix. The nearest is Bubblegum Pink (101-5DB) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bubblegum Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Candy Mix
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Candy Mix is Love Letter (DE5047) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 30) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Love Letter swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Candy Mix
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Candy Mix is Groovy (1123) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Groovy swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Candy Mix
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Candy Mix is Groovy (1123) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Groovy swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Candy Mix
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Candy Mix is Dahlia (BD59) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dahlia swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Candy Mix
At Kompozit, the closest color to Candy Mix is Groovy (1123) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Groovy swatch →