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Dunn-Edwards Think PinkDE5031 · #E5A5C1 · LRV 44

Think Pink reads as a warm magenta tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DE5031 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS THINK PINK
RGB 229, 165, 193LRV 44

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameThink Pink
SKUDE5031
Hex#E5A5C1
RGB229, 165, 193
HSL334°, 55%, 77%
LRV44
Undertonewarm magenta tone
FamilyPink
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About Dunn-Edwards Think Pink

Think Pink sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.

Think Pink 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 by brand

13 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 pink from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.34
All pink at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6849 · #E3A9C4 · ΔE 1.34 · LRV 49
SW 6853 · #E6A3B9 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 47
SW 6846 · #DA9EC5 · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 43

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.35
All pink at Behr →
160C-3 · #EAA4BF · ΔE 1.35 · LRV 48
S140-3 · #DBA3C6 · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 45
T11-14 · #EAABBC · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 50
180C-3 · #ECA3B5 · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 47

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.16
All pink at Benjamin Moore →
2080-50 · #E6A7BC · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 48
2085-50 · #E4ACC0 · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 50
2083-50 · #DCAAC1 · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 47
2076-50 · #E8A9D0 · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 50

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.35
All pink at Valspar →
1002-2A · #EAA4BF · ΔE 1.35 · LRV 47.6
V040-3 · #DCA2C1 · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 44.9
1004-4A · #DCB0C8 · ΔE 4.5 · LRV 50.3
1001-1C · #E0A1CD · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 45.8

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.53
All pink at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1181-4 · #EEA8BF · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 50
PPG1182-4 · #E2A5B8 · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 47

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.72
All pink at Glidden →
14RR 48/276 · #EAA5C7 · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 48
PPG1182-4 · #E3A4B8 · ΔE 2.51 · LRV 46
10RR 48/209 · #DEAAC5 · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 48
PPG1181-4 · #EFA7BF · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 50

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.87
All pink at Dutch Boy →
147-4DB · #E6A7C5 · ΔE 0.87 · LRV 49
101-4DB · #E6A3B9 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 47
247-4DB · #E39CB5 · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 44
146-4DB · #DA9EC5 · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 43
HGSW 1025 · #D899B1 · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 41
HGSW 6570 · #D899B1 · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 41

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.28
All pink at Farrow & Ball →
NO. CB3 · #D5A3BB · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 44

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.88
All pink at Diamond Vogel →
1127 · #E5A5BB · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 47
1134 · #E8A1B6 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 46
1150 · #DBAAC5 · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 48

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.26
All pink at Hirshfield's →
1150 · #DCA7C2 · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 48
1127 · #E8A2B9 · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 47
1134 · #EA9FB4 · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 46

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.92
All pink at C2 Paint →
BD52 · #E29EAD · ΔE 4.92 · LRV 44

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.26
All pink at Kompozit →
1150 · #DCA7C2 · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 47
1127 · #E8A2B9 · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 46
1134 · #EA9FB4 · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 46

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The nearest shades to Think Pink within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

DE5038 · LRV 43
DE5003 · LRV 42
DE5094 · LRV 42
DE5016 · LRV 49
DE5024 · LRV 45
DE5052 · LRV 39

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #E5A5C1 in HSL space. Pair Think Pink with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#E5A5C1 + #A5E5C9
TRIADIC
#E5A5C1 · #C1E5A5 · #A5C1E5
ANALOGOUS
#E5A5E1 · #E5A5C1 · #E5A9A5

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2:1fail
Sample text on black
10.48:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards Think Pink Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Think Pink 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 DE5031 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Think Pink

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Partytime (SW 6849), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 44) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Think Pink without repainting risk. See the full Partytime swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Think Pink

Behr's nearest match is Rose Silk (160C-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Think Pink without repainting risk. See the full Rose Silk swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Think Pink

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Think Pink is Bayberry (2080-50) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bayberry swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Think Pink

Valspar's nearest match is Pink Frenzy (1002-2A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47.6 vs 44) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Think Pink without repainting risk. See the full Pink Frenzy swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Think Pink

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Think Pink is Garden Party (PPG1182-4) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Party swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Think Pink

Glidden's nearest match is Valentine Pink (14RR 48/276), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Think Pink without repainting risk. See the full Valentine Pink swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Think Pink

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Think Pink is Glim-Glam Pink (147-4DB). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 44). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Glim-Glam Pink and you'll get the same color. See the full Glim-Glam Pink swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Think Pink

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Think Pink. The nearest is Raspberry Crème (HGSW 1025) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Raspberry Crème swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Think Pink

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Think Pink is Shallot (NO. CB3) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shallot swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Think Pink

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Pepto (1127), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Think Pink without repainting risk. See the full Pepto swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Think Pink

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Think Pink is Pepto (1127) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pepto swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Think Pink

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Think Pink. The nearest is Turkey Wattle (BD52) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Turkey Wattle swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Think Pink

At Kompozit, the closest color to Think Pink is Pepto (1127) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pepto swatch →

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