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Behr PinkeliciousT11-15 · #CA596E · LRV 21

Pinkelicious 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 T11-15 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR PINKELICIOUS
RGB 202, 89, 110LRV 21

Color spec

BrandBehr
NamePinkelicious
SKUT11-15
Hex#CA596E
RGB202, 89, 110
HSL349°, 52%, 57%
LRV21
Undertonewarm red tone
FamilyPink
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About Behr Pinkelicious

With an LRV of 21, Pinkelicious is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.

Pinkelicious 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

11 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 2.45
All pink at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6860 · #C84F68 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 19
SW 6855 · #CC617F · ΔE 4.26 · LRV 23
SW 6586 · #BD4C5F · ΔE 4.86 · LRV 17

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.86
All pink at Benjamin Moore →
2081-30 · #BE5A67 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 19
2087-30 · #D35361 · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 21

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.33
All pink at Valspar →
8001-9E · #C6616A · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 22
8001-6F · #BF4A60 · ΔE 4.81 · LRV 17

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.91
All pink at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1184-6 · #D45871 · ΔE 1.91 · LRV 22
PPG1184-7 · #C94B65 · ΔE 3.24 · LRV 18
PPG1183-6 · #C6617B · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 22

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.94
All pink at Glidden →
90RR 21/418 · #CA606B · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 21
62RR 21/444 · #CC5978 · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 21
90RR 18/450 · #C75361 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 18
PPG1183-6 · #C7607B · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 22

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.29
All pink at Dutch Boy →
103-6DB · #C65A64 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 20
203-5DB · #CB6571 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 23
102-6DB · #B8596D · ΔE 3.83 · LRV 18

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.42
All pink at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5054 · #B95B6D · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 18
DE5069 · #CC5160 · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 19
DE5048 · #D04A70 · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 18

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.21
All pink at Diamond Vogel →
1144 · #BF6471 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 21

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.25
All pink at Hirshfield's →
1144 · #C05D6B · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 21

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.58
All pink at C2 Paint →
BD58 · #C56068 · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 21
BD57 · #BE656B · ΔE 4.53 · LRV 21

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.25
All pink at Kompozit →
1144 · #C05D6B · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 20

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

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

180D-5 · LRV 21
MQ4-01 · LRV 20
M170-6 · LRV 20
T16-02 · LRV 20
160D-5 · LRV 22
M160-6 · LRV 21

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #CA596E in HSL space. Pair Pinkelicious with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#CA596E + #59CAB5
TRIADIC
#CA596E · #6ECA59 · #596ECA
ANALOGOUS
#CA59A7 · #CA596E · #CA7C59

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
4.07:1AA Large
Sample text on black
5.17:1AA

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

Behr Pinkelicious Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Pinkelicious 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 T11-15 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pinkelicious

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pinkelicious is Eros Pink (SW 6860) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Eros Pink swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pinkelicious

Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Pinkelicious. The nearest is Italiano Rose (2087-30) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Italiano Rose swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Pinkelicious

At Valspar, the closest color to Pinkelicious is Trout Pout (8001-9E) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trout Pout swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pinkelicious

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Kenny's Kiss (PPG1184-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Pinkelicious without repainting risk. See the full Kenny's Kiss swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Pinkelicious

At Glidden, the closest color to Pinkelicious is Kissable Pink (62RR 21/444) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kissable Pink swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pinkelicious

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Pinkelicious is Pinked Azalea (103-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pinked Azalea swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pinkelicious

Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Pinkelicious. The nearest is Cherry Hill (DE5069) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cherry Hill swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pinkelicious

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Pinkelicious is Temptress (1144) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Temptress swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pinkelicious

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Pinkelicious is Temptress (1144) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Temptress swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Pinkelicious

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Pinkelicious. The nearest is Thistle Tip (BD58) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thistle Tip swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Pinkelicious

At Kompozit, the closest color to Pinkelicious is Temptress (1144) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Temptress swatch →

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