Thistle Tip
BD58 · #C56068 · LRV 21 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Rumors8
- 2Million Dollar Red13
- 3Thistle Tip21
- 4Rejuvenate30
- 5Tangerine Dream36
What Color Is Thistle Tip, Really?
Thistle Tip reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how C2 Paint BD58 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Thistle Tip
Thistle Tip works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
How Lighting Changes Thistle Tip
With an LRV of 21, Thistle Tip is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Thistle Tip are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint C2 Paint BD58 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Candy DropMQ4-01 · Behr | 1.9 | 20 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Bubble TeaCSP-1180 · Benjamin Moore | 3.5 | 22 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Trout Pout8001-9E · Valspar | 0.5 | 22 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | BonfirePPG1187-6 · PPG / Glidden | 3.1 | 19 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Retro Rose90RR 21/418 · Glidden | 1.2 | 21 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Pinked Azalea103-6DB · Dutch Boy | 1.5 | 20 | Color page → |
Similar C2 Paint Colors
The nearest shades to Thistle Tip within C2 Paint's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C56068 in HSL space. Pair Thistle Tip with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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