Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Calf's Snout |
| SKU | BD53 |
| Hex | #E78795 |
| RGB | 231, 135, 149 |
| HSL | 351°, 67%, 72% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About C2 Paint Calf's Snout
Calf's Snout sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Calf's Snout 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Calf's Snout within C2 Paint'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 #E78795 in HSL space. Pair Calf's Snout 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.
C2 Paint Calf's Snout Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Calf's Snout 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 C2 Paint BD53 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Calf's Snout
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Radiant Rose (1327), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Calf's Snout without repainting risk. See the full Radiant Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Calf's Snout
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Dimple (1099), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Calf's Snout without repainting risk. See the full Dimple swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Calf's Snout
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Calf's Snout is Pink Flambe (PPG1186-4) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Flambe swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Calf's Snout
At Kompozit, the closest color to Calf's Snout is Dimple (1099) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dimple swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Calf's Snout
At Valspar, the closest color to Calf's Snout is Strawberry Moon (8001-9D) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Strawberry Moon swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Calf's Snout
At Behr, the closest color to Calf's Snout is Fresh Watermelon (BIC-18) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Watermelon swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Calf's Snout
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Calf's Snout is Jaipur Pink (SW 6577) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jaipur Pink swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Calf's Snout
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Calf's Snout. The nearest is Berrylicious (102-4DB) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berrylicious swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Calf's Snout
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Calf's Snout. The nearest is Apple Valley (DE5088) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Apple Valley swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Calf's Snout
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Calf's Snout — the nearest deck color, Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28), is clearly different (ΔE 8.34). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD53 instead. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Calf's Snout
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Calf's Snout — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 11.91). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD53 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Calf's Snout
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Calf's Snout — the nearest deck color, Bisque (NO. 9811), is clearly different (ΔE 13.02). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD53 instead. See the full Bisque swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Calf's Snout
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Calf's Snout — the nearest deck color, Rosy Pink (JG-154), is clearly different (ΔE 19.07). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD53 instead. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →