Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Shiny Kettle |
| SKU | S180-4 |
| Hex | #CF9C9C |
| RGB | 207, 156, 156 |
| HSL | 0°, 35%, 71% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Shiny Kettle
Shiny Kettle sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Shiny Kettle 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Shiny Kettle 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 #CF9C9C in HSL space. Pair Shiny Kettle 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 Shiny Kettle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shiny Kettle 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 S180-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shiny Kettle
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Shiny Kettle is Rose Embroidery (SW 6297) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Embroidery swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Shiny Kettle
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Palermo Rose (1278), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Shiny Kettle without repainting risk. See the full Palermo Rose swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Shiny Kettle
Valspar's nearest match is Pink Cocoa Cupcake (V079-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.1 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Shiny Kettle without repainting risk. See the full Pink Cocoa Cupcake swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Shiny Kettle
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Shiny Kettle is Raffia Cream (PPG1056-4) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Raffia Cream swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Shiny Kettle
At Glidden, the closest color to Shiny Kettle is Raffia Cream (PPG1056-4) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Raffia Cream swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Shiny Kettle
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Shiny Kettle is Peppercorn Pink (304-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peppercorn Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shiny Kettle
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Shiny Kettle is Mythic Mauve (HGSW 2025) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mythic Mauve swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Shiny Kettle
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Angela Canyon (0119), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Shiny Kettle without repainting risk. See the full Angela Canyon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Shiny Kettle
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Shiny Kettle is Be Mine (0078) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Be Mine swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Shiny Kettle
Backdrop has no exact twin of Shiny Kettle. The nearest is Rosita (BD-RO) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rosita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Shiny Kettle
At Kompozit, the closest color to Shiny Kettle is Be Mine (0078) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Be Mine swatch →