Color spec
| Brand | Clare |
| Name | Subrosa |
| SKU | PNT100-MD-76 |
| Hex | #CF9F93 |
| RGB | 207, 159, 147 |
| HSL | 12°, 38%, 69% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Clare Subrosa
Subrosa sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Subrosa is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Clare colors
closest in the Clare deckThe nearest shades to Subrosa within Clare'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 #CF9F93 in HSL space. Pair Subrosa 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.
Clare Subrosa Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Subrosa 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 Clare PNT100-MD-76 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Subrosa
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Subrosa is Cabbage Rose (SW 3) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cabbage Rose swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Subrosa
Behr's nearest match is Autumn Malt (230F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Subrosa without repainting risk. See the full Autumn Malt swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Subrosa
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Subrosa is Palazzo Pink (1193) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palazzo Pink swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Subrosa
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Subrosa is Raffia Cream (PPG1056-4) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) 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 Subrosa
At Glidden, the closest color to Subrosa is Raffia Cream (PPG1056-4) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) 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 Subrosa
Dutch Boy's nearest match is A Li'l Cheeky (305-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Subrosa without repainting risk. See the full A Li'l Cheeky swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Subrosa
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Musk (DE6088), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Subrosa without repainting risk. See the full Musk swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Subrosa
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Calliope (0044), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Subrosa without repainting risk. See the full Calliope swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Subrosa
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Subrosa. The nearest is Ruby Eye (0071) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ruby Eye swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Subrosa
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Subrosa. The nearest is Foxglove (C2-512) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Foxglove swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Subrosa
Backdrop's nearest match is Rosita (BD-RO), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Subrosa without repainting risk. See the full Rosita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Subrosa
Kompozit has no exact twin of Subrosa. The nearest is Ruby Eye (0071) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ruby Eye swatch →