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Behr PinkadelicP160-5 · #D13865 · LRV 17

Pinkadelic reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr P160-5 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR PINKADELIC
RGB 209, 56, 101LRV 17

Color spec

BrandBehr
NamePinkadelic
SKUP160-5
Hex#D13865
RGB209, 56, 101
HSL342°, 62%, 52%
LRV17
Undertonewarm red tone
FamilyPink
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About Behr Pinkadelic

With an LRV of 17, Pinkadelic 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.

Pinkadelic 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

8 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.95
All pink at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6860 · #C84F68 · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 19
SW 6586 · #BD4C5F · ΔE 4.9 · LRV 17

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.25
All pink at Benjamin Moore →
2086-30 · #CF4566 · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 18
2079-30 · #C84470 · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 18

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.88
All pink at Valspar →
8001-5G · #BC4666 · ΔE 3.88 · LRV 16
8001-6F · #BF4A60 · ΔE 4.22 · LRV 17

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.39
All pink at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1184-7 · #C94B65 · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 18

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.43
All pink at Glidden →
PPG1184-7 · #CA4B65 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 19

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.29
All pink at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5048 · #D04A70 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 18

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.25
All pink at Farrow & Ball →
NO. W92 · #BC4C68 · ΔE 4.25 · LRV 17

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.56
All pink at Annie Sloan →
CAPRI PINK · #D20456 · ΔE 4.56 · LRV 14

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Pinkadelic within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

M160-6 · LRV 21
P170-5 · LRV 21
170D-6 · LRV 16
140B-6 · LRV 20
150B-6 · LRV 20
M170-6 · LRV 20

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #D13865 in HSL space. Pair Pinkadelic with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#D13865 + #38D1A4
TRIADIC
#D13865 · #65D138 · #3865D1
ANALOGOUS
#D138B1 · #D13865 · #D15838

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
4.7:1AA
Sample text on black
4.46:1AA Large

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Pinkadelic Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Pinkadelic 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 P160-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pinkadelic

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Pinkadelic is Rosy Blush (2086-30) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosy Blush swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Pinkadelic

Valspar has no exact twin of Pinkadelic. The nearest is Glorious (8001-5G) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Glorious swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pinkadelic

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Pinkadelic is California Wine (PPG1184-7) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full California Wine swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Pinkadelic

At Glidden, the closest color to Pinkadelic is California Wine (PPG1184-7) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full California Wine swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pinkadelic

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Pinkadelic is Pink Punch (DE5048) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Punch swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pinkadelic

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Pinkadelic. The nearest is Lake Red (NO. W92) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lake Red swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Pinkadelic

Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Pinkadelic. The nearest is Capri Pink (CAPRI PINK) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Capri Pink swatch →

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