Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Hibiscus Petal |
| SKU | 140C-3 |
| Hex | #F49ACB |
| RGB | 244, 154, 203 |
| HSL | 327°, 80%, 78% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Hibiscus Petal
Hibiscus Petal sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Hibiscus Petal is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
7 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 purple from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Hibiscus Petal 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 #F49ACB in HSL space. Pair Hibiscus Petal 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 Hibiscus Petal Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hibiscus Petal 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 140C-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hibiscus Petal
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Hibiscus Petal is Island Sunset (1346) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 47) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Island Sunset swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hibiscus Petal
Valspar has no exact twin of Hibiscus Petal. The nearest is Flower Power (V003-2) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43.6 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Flower Power swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hibiscus Petal
Glidden has no exact twin of Hibiscus Petal. The nearest is Valentine Pink (14RR 48/276) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Valentine Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hibiscus Petal
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Violet Kiss (DE5024), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Hibiscus Petal without repainting risk. See the full Violet Kiss swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hibiscus Petal
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Hibiscus Petal is Blossoms in Spring (1157) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blossoms in Spring swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hibiscus Petal
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Hibiscus Petal is Blossoms in Spring (1157) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blossoms in Spring swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hibiscus Petal
At Kompozit, the closest color to Hibiscus Petal is Blossoms in Spring (1157) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blossoms in Spring swatch →