Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Dusty Rose |
| SKU | S140-4A |
| Hex | #C89697 |
| RGB | 200, 150, 151 |
| HSL | 359°, 31%, 69% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Dusty Rose
Dusty Rose sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Dusty 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
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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Dusty 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 #C89697 in HSL space. Pair Dusty 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 Dusty Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dusty 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 S140-4A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusty Rose
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Pressed Flower (SW 6304), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Rose without repainting risk. See the full Pressed Flower swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dusty Rose
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Amaryllis (1256), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Rose without repainting risk. See the full Amaryllis swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dusty Rose
At Valspar, the closest color to Dusty Rose is Cameo Pink (1006-8A) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34.8 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cameo Pink swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dusty Rose
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Dusty Rose is Mexicali Rose (PPG18-06) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mexicali Rose swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dusty Rose
At Glidden, the closest color to Dusty Rose is Mexicali Rose (PPG18-06) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mexicali Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dusty Rose
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Driscoll Pink (302-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Rose without repainting risk. See the full Driscoll Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusty Rose
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is French Heather (HGSW 2035), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Rose without repainting risk. See the full French Heather swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dusty Rose
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Dusty Rose is Rose Meadow (DE6025) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Meadow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dusty Rose
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Garnet Shadow (0091), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Rose without repainting risk. See the full Garnet Shadow swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dusty Rose
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Angela Canyon (0119), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Rose without repainting risk. See the full Angela Canyon swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dusty Rose
Kompozit's nearest match is Angela Canyon (0119), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Rose without repainting risk. See the full Angela Canyon swatch →