Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Carnation Rose |
| SKU | 1164 |
| Hex | #CD95C2 |
| RGB | 205, 149, 194 |
| HSL | 312°, 36%, 69% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Purple |
About Diamond Vogel Carnation Rose
Carnation Rose sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Carnation Rose is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
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 purple from that brand.
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Carnation Rose within Diamond Vogel'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 #CD95C2 in HSL space. Pair Carnation 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.
Diamond Vogel Carnation Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Carnation 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 Diamond Vogel 1164 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Kompozit Equivalent of Carnation Rose
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Carnation Rose is Carnation Rose (1164). At ΔE 0.4 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Kompozit is your counter, order Carnation Rose and you'll get the same color. See the full Carnation Rose swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Carnation Rose
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Carnation Rose is Moorland Heather (PPG1251-5). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Moorland Heather and you'll get the same color. See the full Moorland Heather swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Carnation Rose
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Carnation Rose is Prize Winning Orchid (DE6004) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Prize Winning Orchid swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Carnation Rose
At Behr, the closest color to Carnation Rose is Birthday Candle (100C-3) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Birthday Candle swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Carnation Rose
At Valspar, the closest color to Carnation Rose is La La Love (1003-3C) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La La Love swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Carnation Rose
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Carnation Rose is Prominent Pink (SW 6846) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 38) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Prominent Pink swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Carnation Rose
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Carnation Rose. The nearest is Glitzy Glam (145-4DB) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Glitzy Glam swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Carnation Rose
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Carnation Rose — the nearest deck color, Cranberry Ice (1362), is clearly different (ΔE 5.88). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1164 instead. See the full Cranberry Ice swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Carnation Rose
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Carnation Rose — the nearest deck color, Turkey Wattle (BD52), is clearly different (ΔE 10.61). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1164 instead. See the full Turkey Wattle swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Carnation Rose
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Carnation Rose — the nearest deck color, Cinder Rose (NO. 246), is clearly different (ΔE 12.93). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1164 instead. See the full Cinder Rose swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Carnation Rose
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Carnation Rose — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 18.25). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1164 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Carnation Rose
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Carnation Rose — the nearest deck color, Vintage Collection (JG-99), is clearly different (ΔE 19.47). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1164 instead. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Carnation Rose
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Carnation Rose — the nearest deck color, Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), is clearly different (ΔE 19.51). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1164 instead. See the full Subrosa swatch →