Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | La Vie en Rose |
| SKU | DET416 |
| Hex | #D2A5A3 |
| RGB | 210, 165, 163 |
| HSL | 3°, 34%, 73% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Dunn-Edwards La Vie en Rose
La Vie en Rose sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
La Vie en Rose 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.
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Backdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Clare
Dutch Boy
Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to La Vie en Rose within Dunn-Edwards'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 #D2A5A3 in HSL space. Pair La Vie en 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.
Dunn-Edwards La Vie en Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching La Vie en 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 Dunn-Edwards DET416 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of La Vie en Rose
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of La Vie en Rose is Ruby Eye (0071). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Ruby Eye and you'll get the same color. See the full Ruby Eye swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of La Vie en Rose
The closest Kompozit equivalent of La Vie en Rose is Ruby Eye (0071). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If Kompozit is your counter, order Ruby Eye and you'll get the same color. See the full Ruby Eye swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of La Vie en Rose
At Valspar, the closest color to La Vie en Rose is Pink Cocoa Cupcake (V079-3) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40.1 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Cocoa Cupcake swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of La Vie en Rose
At Backdrop, the closest color to La Vie en Rose is Rosita (BD-RO) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosita swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of La Vie en Rose
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to La Vie en Rose is Parfait (PPG1059-4) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parfait swatch →
Behr Equivalent of La Vie en Rose
Behr has no exact twin of La Vie en Rose. The nearest is Cinnamon Cocoa (200E-3) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cinnamon Cocoa swatch →
Clare Equivalent of La Vie en Rose
Clare has no exact twin of La Vie en Rose. The nearest is Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of La Vie en Rose
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of La Vie en Rose. The nearest is A Li'l Cheeky (305-3DB) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full A Li'l Cheeky swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of La Vie en Rose
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of La Vie en Rose. The nearest is Rose Bisque (2102-50) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rose Bisque swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of La Vie en Rose
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of La Vie en Rose. The nearest is Cinder Rose (NO. 246) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cinder Rose swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of La Vie en Rose
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of La Vie en Rose — the nearest deck color, Rosettee (SW 7581), is clearly different (ΔE 6.93). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET416 instead. See the full Rosettee swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of La Vie en Rose
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of La Vie en Rose — the nearest deck color, Turkey Wattle (BD52), is clearly different (ΔE 7.58). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET416 instead. See the full Turkey Wattle swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of La Vie en Rose
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of La Vie en Rose — the nearest deck color, Rosy Pink (JG-154), is clearly different (ΔE 9.1). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET416 instead. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →