Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Portuguese Dawn |
| SKU | S160-4 |
| Hex | #C48592 |
| RGB | 196, 133, 146 |
| HSL | 348°, 35%, 65% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Portuguese Dawn
Portuguese Dawn sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Portuguese Dawn 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
13 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Portuguese Dawn 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 #C48592 in HSL space. Pair Portuguese Dawn 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 Portuguese Dawn Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Portuguese Dawn 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 S160-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Portuguese Dawn
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Portuguese Dawn. The nearest is Memorable Rose (SW 6311) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Memorable Rose swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Portuguese Dawn
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Portuguese Dawn is Princess (1272). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Princess and you'll get the same color. See the full Princess swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Portuguese Dawn
Valspar's nearest match is Cooing Doves (M234), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32.5 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Portuguese Dawn without repainting risk. See the full Cooing Doves swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Portuguese Dawn
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Portuguese Dawn. The nearest is Winsome Rose (PPG1044-5) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Winsome Rose swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Portuguese Dawn
At Glidden, the closest color to Portuguese Dawn is Vintage Rouge Red (70RR 28/186) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Rouge Red swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Portuguese Dawn
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Portuguese Dawn. The nearest is Romantic Pink (303-4DB) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Romantic Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Portuguese Dawn
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Portuguese Dawn. The nearest is Memorable Rose (HGSW 2045) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Memorable Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Portuguese Dawn
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is King's Cloak (0086), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Portuguese Dawn without repainting risk. See the full King's Cloak swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Portuguese Dawn
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Portuguese Dawn is King's Cloak (0086). At ΔE 0.41 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order King's Cloak and you'll get the same color. See the full King's Cloak swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Portuguese Dawn
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Portuguese Dawn is King's Cloak (0086). At ΔE 0.41 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If Kompozit is your counter, order King's Cloak and you'll get the same color. See the full King's Cloak swatch →