Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Coffee Rose |
| SKU | PPG1048-5 |
| Hex | #A9898D |
| RGB | 169, 137, 141 |
| HSL | 353°, 16%, 60% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Glidden Coffee Rose
Coffee Rose sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Coffee 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
20 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Coffee Rose within Glidden'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 #A9898D in HSL space. Pair Coffee 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.
Glidden Coffee Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Coffee 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 Glidden PPG1048-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Coffee Rose
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Coffee Rose is Rosaline Pearl (SW 9077) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosaline Pearl swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Coffee Rose
Behr has no exact twin of Coffee Rose. The nearest is Cameo Rose (PPU17-15) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cameo Rose swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Coffee Rose
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Coffee Rose is Mulberry Wine (1251) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mulberry Wine swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Coffee Rose
At Valspar, the closest color to Coffee Rose is Mellow Mauve (1004-7C) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mellow Mauve swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Coffee Rose
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Coffee Rose is Coffee Rose (PPG1048-5). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Coffee Rose and you'll get the same color. See the full Coffee Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Coffee Rose
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Coffee Rose is Mystical Mauve (347-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mystical Mauve swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Coffee Rose
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Coffee Rose. The nearest is Thistle (HGSW 2435) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thistle swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Coffee Rose
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Coffee Rose. The nearest is Ash Hollow (DE6046) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ash Hollow swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Coffee Rose
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Coffee Rose — the nearest deck color, Homebody (JG-136), is clearly different (ΔE 9.88). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1048-5 instead. See the full Homebody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Coffee Rose
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Coffee Rose. The nearest is Sulking Room Pink (NO. 295) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sulking Room Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Coffee Rose
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Coffee Rose is Lover's Tryst (0099) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lover's Tryst swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Coffee Rose
Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Coffee Rose — the nearest deck color, Baby Sprout (0134), is clearly different (ΔE 6.91). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1048-5 instead. See the full Baby Sprout swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Coffee Rose
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Coffee Rose — the nearest deck color, Reimagined (R116), is clearly different (ΔE 5.83). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1048-5 instead. See the full Reimagined swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Coffee Rose
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Coffee Rose — the nearest deck color, Bel Ange Rose (C2-511), is clearly different (ΔE 5.13). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1048-5 instead. See the full Bel Ange Rose swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Coffee Rose
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Coffee Rose — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 16.78). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1048-5 instead. See the full Shade swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Coffee Rose
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Coffee Rose — the nearest deck color, Fleur (FLEUR), is clearly different (ΔE 9.36). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1048-5 instead. See the full Fleur swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Coffee Rose
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Coffee Rose — the nearest deck color, French Linen (FRENCH LINEN), is clearly different (ΔE 19.73). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1048-5 instead. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Coffee Rose
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Coffee Rose — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 14.4). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1048-5 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Coffee Rose
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Coffee Rose — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 13.1). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1048-5 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Coffee Rose
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Coffee Rose — the nearest deck color, Baby Sprout (0134), is clearly different (ΔE 6.91). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1048-5 instead. See the full Baby Sprout swatch →