Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Cottage Rose |
| SKU | PMD-70 |
| Hex | #D9A89A |
| RGB | 217, 168, 154 |
| HSL | 13°, 45%, 73% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Cottage Rose
Cottage Rose sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Cottage 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Backdrop
Clare
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Cottage 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 #D9A89A in HSL space. Pair Cottage 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 Cottage Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cottage 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 PMD-70 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cottage Rose
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Cottage Rose is Auburn Wave (0049). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Auburn Wave and you'll get the same color. See the full Auburn Wave swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cottage Rose
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Cedarville (DE5185), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Cottage Rose without repainting risk. See the full Cedarville swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cottage Rose
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Salmon Mousse (046), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Cottage Rose without repainting risk. See the full Salmon Mousse swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cottage Rose
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cottage Rose is Rosettee (SW 7581) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosettee swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cottage Rose
At Backdrop, the closest color to Cottage Rose is Rosita (BD-RO) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 38 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosita swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cottage Rose
At Clare, the closest color to Cottage Rose is Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cottage Rose
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Cottage Rose is Key's Retreat (307-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Key's Retreat swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cottage Rose
At Kompozit, the closest color to Cottage Rose is Fortune's Prize (0036) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fortune's Prize swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cottage Rose
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cottage Rose is Coral Cove (PPG1057-4) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coral Cove swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cottage Rose
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Cottage Rose. The nearest is Blooth Pink (NO. 9806) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blooth Pink swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cottage Rose
Valspar has no exact twin of Cottage Rose. The nearest is Arizona Dust (2003-8A) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Arizona Dust swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cottage Rose
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Cottage Rose. The nearest is Sorbet (C2-528) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sorbet swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cottage Rose
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Cottage Rose — the nearest deck color, Rosy Pink (JG-154), is clearly different (ΔE 6.64). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-70 instead. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →