Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Rose Bisque |
| SKU | 140E-3 |
| Hex | #C9A6BA |
| RGB | 201, 166, 186 |
| HSL | 326°, 24%, 72% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Rose Bisque
Rose Bisque sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Rose Bisque is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
11 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 purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Rose Bisque 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 #C9A6BA in HSL space. Pair Rose Bisque 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 Rose Bisque Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rose Bisque 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 140E-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rose Bisque
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Rose Bisque. The nearest is Novel Lilac (SW 6836) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Novel Lilac swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rose Bisque
Valspar's nearest match is Tranquil Dusk (V039-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44.9 vs 43) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Rose Bisque without repainting risk. See the full Tranquil Dusk swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rose Bisque
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Rose Bisque. The nearest is Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lavish Lavender swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rose Bisque
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Rose Bisque is Plum-med Peony (346-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plum-med Peony swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rose Bisque
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Rose Bisque. The nearest is Purple Regalia (HGSW 1435) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Regalia swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rose Bisque
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Rose Bisque. The nearest is Shallot (NO. CB3) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shallot swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rose Bisque
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Rose Bisque. The nearest is Pansy Posie (1212) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pansy Posie swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rose Bisque
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Rose Bisque. The nearest is Lady Flower (0112) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lady Flower swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rose Bisque
Kompozit has no exact twin of Rose Bisque. The nearest is Lady Flower (0112) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lady Flower swatch →