Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Rosy Tan |
| SKU | 130E-3 |
| Hex | #C8ABBB |
| RGB | 200, 171, 187 |
| HSL | 327°, 21%, 73% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Rosy Tan
Rosy Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Rosy Tan 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
10 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Rosy Tan 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 #C8ABBB in HSL space. Pair Rosy Tan 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 Rosy Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rosy Tan 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 130E-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rosy Tan
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Rosy Tan. The nearest is Novel Lilac (SW 6836) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Novel Lilac swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rosy Tan
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Rosy Tan is Angelina (1376) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Angelina swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rosy Tan
The closest Valspar equivalent of Rosy Tan is Twilight Bloom (V077-3). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 45). If Valspar is your counter, order Twilight Bloom and you'll get the same color. See the full Twilight Bloom swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rosy Tan
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Pink Potion (PPG1045-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Rosy Tan without repainting risk. See the full Pink Potion swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rosy Tan
Glidden's nearest match is Pink Potion (PPG1045-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Rosy Tan without repainting risk. See the full Pink Potion swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rosy Tan
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Rosy Tan is Barely Berry (301-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Barely Berry swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rosy Tan
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Rosy Tan. The nearest is Purple Regalia (HGSW 1435) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Regalia swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rosy Tan
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rosy Tan is Desireé (1219) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desireé swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rosy Tan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rosy Tan is Desireé (1219) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desireé swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rosy Tan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rosy Tan is Desireé (1219) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desireé swatch →