Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Versailles Rose |
| SKU | MQ1-45 |
| Hex | #C2ACAB |
| RGB | 194, 172, 171 |
| HSL | 3°, 16%, 72% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Versailles Rose
Versailles Rose sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Versailles Rose is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Rodda
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Versailles Rose 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 #C2ACAB in HSL space. Pair Versailles Rose 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 Versailles Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Versailles Rose 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 MQ1-45 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Versailles Rose
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Versailles Rose is Artistic Taupe (SW 6030) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artistic Taupe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Versailles Rose
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Versailles Rose is Rose Bisque (2102-50) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Bisque swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Versailles Rose
At Valspar, the closest color to Versailles Rose is Lovebug (1005-10B) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lovebug swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Versailles Rose
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Versailles Rose is Plush (402-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plush swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Versailles Rose
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Versailles Rose is Artsy Pink (HGSW 3026) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artsy Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Versailles Rose
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Wispy Mauve (DE6045), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Versailles Rose without repainting risk. See the full Wispy Mauve swatch →