Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Pink Explosion |
| SKU | 1108 |
| Hex | #F1768D |
| RGB | 241, 118, 141 |
| HSL | 349°, 81%, 70% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Diamond Vogel Pink Explosion
Pink Explosion sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Pink Explosion 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
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Pink Explosion 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 #F1768D in HSL space. Pair Pink Explosion 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 Pink Explosion Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pink Explosion 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 1108 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Pink Explosion
Valspar's nearest match is So Charming (1005-1B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.7 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Pink Explosion without repainting risk. See the full So Charming swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pink Explosion
Kompozit's nearest match is Pink Explosion (1108), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Pink Explosion without repainting risk. See the full Pink Explosion swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pink Explosion
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Pink Explosion is True Pink (2003-40) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full True Pink swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pink Explosion
At Behr, the closest color to Pink Explosion is Peony Pink (190D-5) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peony Pink swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pink Explosion
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pink Explosion is Zany Pink (SW 6858) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zany Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pink Explosion
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Pink Explosion is Cupid's Arrow (DE5061) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cupid's Arrow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pink Explosion
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Pink Explosion. The nearest is Watermelon Core (103-5DB) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Watermelon Core swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pink Explosion
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Pink Explosion. The nearest is Calf's Snout (BD53) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calf's Snout swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pink Explosion
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Explosion — the nearest deck color, Siesta Rose (PPG1188-5), is clearly different (ΔE 6.76). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1108 instead. See the full Siesta Rose swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pink Explosion
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Explosion — the nearest deck color, Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28), is clearly different (ΔE 11.01). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1108 instead. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pink Explosion
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Explosion — the nearest deck color, Bisque (NO. 9811), is clearly different (ΔE 13.53). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1108 instead. See the full Bisque swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Pink Explosion
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Explosion — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 15.53). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1108 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pink Explosion
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Explosion — the nearest deck color, Rosy Pink (JG-154), is clearly different (ΔE 22.39). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1108 instead. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →