Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Retro Pink |
| SKU | S170-4 |
| Hex | #C39AA2 |
| RGB | 195, 154, 162 |
| HSL | 348°, 25%, 68% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Retro Pink
Retro Pink sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Retro Pink 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
12 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
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Retro Pink 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 #C39AA2 in HSL space. Pair Retro Pink 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 Retro Pink Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Retro Pink 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 S170-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Retro Pink
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rose Embroidery (SW 6297), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Retro Pink without repainting risk. See the full Rose Embroidery swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Retro Pink
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Retro Pink is Mauve Mist (1264) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mauve Mist swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Retro Pink
Valspar has no exact twin of Retro Pink. The nearest is Bedroom Plum (1004-8A) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.1 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bedroom Plum swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Retro Pink
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Retro Pink is Mexicali Rose (PPG18-06) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mexicali Rose swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Retro Pink
Glidden's nearest match is Mexicali Rose (PPG18-06), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Retro Pink without repainting risk. See the full Mexicali Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Retro Pink
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Retro Pink is Reddish Egret (347-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Reddish Egret swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Retro Pink
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Mythic Mauve (HGSW 2025), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Retro Pink without repainting risk. See the full Mythic Mauve swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Retro Pink
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rose Meadow (DE6025), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Retro Pink without repainting risk. See the full Rose Meadow swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Retro Pink
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Retro Pink is Cinder Rose (NO. 246) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cinder Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Retro Pink
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Retro Pink is Lockhart (0098) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lockhart swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Retro Pink
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Harvest Blessing (0105), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Retro Pink without repainting risk. See the full Harvest Blessing swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Retro Pink
Kompozit's nearest match is Harvest Blessing (0105), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Retro Pink without repainting risk. See the full Harvest Blessing swatch →