Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Rose Linen |
| SKU | 180C-3 |
| Hex | #ECA3B5 |
| RGB | 236, 163, 181 |
| HSL | 345°, 66%, 78% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Rose Linen
Rose Linen sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Rose Linen 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
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 pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Rose Linen 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 #ECA3B5 in HSL space. Pair Rose Linen 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 Linen Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rose Linen 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 180C-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rose Linen
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rose Linen is Fussy Pink (SW 6853) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fussy Pink swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rose Linen
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Rose Linen is Bayberry (2080-50) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bayberry swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rose Linen
At Valspar, the closest color to Rose Linen is Pink Frenzy (1002-2A) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.6 vs 47) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Frenzy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rose Linen
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rose Linen is Garden Party (PPG1182-4) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rose Linen
At Glidden, the closest color to Rose Linen is Garden Party (PPG1182-4) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rose Linen
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Rose Linen is Parisian Rose (101-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parisian Rose swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rose Linen
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Rose Linen is Berry Riche (DE5094) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berry Riche swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rose Linen
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Pegeen Peony (1134), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rose Linen without repainting risk. See the full Pegeen Peony swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rose Linen
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Pepto (1127), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rose Linen without repainting risk. See the full Pepto swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rose Linen
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Rose Linen is Turkey Wattle (BD52) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turkey Wattle swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rose Linen
Kompozit's nearest match is Pepto (1127), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rose Linen without repainting risk. See the full Pepto swatch →