Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Dahlia |
| SKU | BD59 |
| Hex | #E16D92 |
| RGB | 225, 109, 146 |
| HSL | 341°, 66%, 65% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About C2 Paint Dahlia
Dahlia sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Dahlia 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.
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Dahlia 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 #E16D92 in HSL space. Pair Dahlia 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 Dahlia Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dahlia 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 BD59 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Dahlia
The closest Valspar equivalent of Dahlia is Frosty Berry (1003-1B). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28.9 vs 29). If Valspar is your counter, order Frosty Berry and you'll get the same color. See the full Frosty Berry swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dahlia
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Paris Pink (PPG1181-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Dahlia without repainting risk. See the full Paris Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dahlia
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Groovy (1123), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Dahlia without repainting risk. See the full Groovy swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dahlia
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Love Letter (DE5047), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Dahlia without repainting risk. See the full Love Letter swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dahlia
Behr's nearest match is Mellow Coral (170D-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Dahlia without repainting risk. See the full Mellow Coral swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dahlia
At Kompozit, the closest color to Dahlia is Groovy (1123) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Groovy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dahlia
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Dahlia is Bubblegum Pink (101-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bubblegum Pink swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dahlia
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Dahlia. The nearest is Pink Ladies (1347) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pink Ladies swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dahlia
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Dahlia — the nearest deck color, Zany Pink (SW 6858), is clearly different (ΔE 5.32). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD59 instead. See the full Zany Pink swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dahlia
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Dahlia — the nearest deck color, Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28), is clearly different (ΔE 13.27). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD59 instead. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dahlia
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Dahlia — the nearest deck color, Bisque (NO. 9811), is clearly different (ΔE 17.4). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD59 instead. See the full Bisque swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Dahlia
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Dahlia — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 18.38). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD59 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dahlia
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Dahlia — the nearest deck color, Work Worn Wood (JG-35), is clearly different (ΔE 23.55). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD59 instead. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →