Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Pagoda |
| SKU | T16-02 |
| Hex | #C15877 |
| RGB | 193, 88, 119 |
| HSL | 342°, 46%, 55% |
| LRV | 20 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Pagoda
With an LRV of 20, Pagoda is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Pagoda works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Pagoda 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 #C15877 in HSL space. Pair Pagoda 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 Pagoda Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pagoda 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 T16-02 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pagoda
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Pagoda. The nearest is Eros Pink (SW 6860) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Eros Pink swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pagoda
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Pagoda is Royal Fuchsia (2078-30) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Royal Fuchsia swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pagoda
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Panama Rose (PPG1181-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Pagoda without repainting risk. See the full Panama Rose swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pagoda
Glidden's nearest match is Panama Rose (PPG1181-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Pagoda without repainting risk. See the full Panama Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pagoda
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Pagoda is Hibiscus Flower (102-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hibiscus Flower swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pagoda
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Pagoda. The nearest is Candied Apple (DE5054) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Candied Apple swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pagoda
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Pagoda. The nearest is Lake Red (NO. W92) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 17 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lake Red swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pagoda
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Pagoda. The nearest is Temptress (1144) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Temptress swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pagoda
Kompozit has no exact twin of Pagoda. The nearest is Temptress (1144) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Temptress swatch →