Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Rose Potpourri |
| SKU | 160E-3 |
| Hex | #C9A2B0 |
| RGB | 201, 162, 176 |
| HSL | 338°, 27%, 71% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Rose Potpourri
Rose Potpourri sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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 Potpourri 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 Rose Potpourri 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 #C9A2B0 in HSL space. Pair Rose Potpourri 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 Potpourri Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rose Potpourri 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 160E-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rose Potpourri
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Damsel (SW 7576), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Rose Potpourri without repainting risk. See the full Damsel swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rose Potpourri
Valspar's nearest match is Sugarplum Dance (1006-6A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42.6 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rose Potpourri without repainting risk. See the full Sugarplum Dance swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rose Potpourri
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rose Potpourri is Lighthearted Rose (PPG1049-4) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lighthearted Rose swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rose Potpourri
At Glidden, the closest color to Rose Potpourri is Lighthearted Rose (PPG1049-4) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lighthearted Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rose Potpourri
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Rose Potpourri. The nearest is Plum-med Peony (346-4DB) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plum-med Peony swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rose Potpourri
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rose Potpourri is Rosee Pink (HGSW 1015) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosee Pink swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rose Potpourri
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Rose Potpourri. The nearest is Cinder Rose (NO. 246) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cinder Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rose Potpourri
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rose Potpourri is Harvest Blessing (0105) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harvest Blessing swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rose Potpourri
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rose Potpourri is Lady Flower (0112) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lady Flower swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rose Potpourri
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rose Potpourri is Lady Flower (0112) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lady Flower swatch →