Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Cranberry Splash |
| SKU | PPG1185-6 |
| Hex | #DA5265 |
| RGB | 218, 82, 101 |
| HSL | 352°, 65%, 59% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Red |
About Glidden Cranberry Splash
With an LRV of 22, Cranberry Splash is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Cranberry Splash works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
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 red 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 Cranberry Splash 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 #DA5265 in HSL space. Pair Cranberry Splash 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 Cranberry Splash Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cranberry Splash 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 PPG1185-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cranberry Splash
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Cranberry Splash. The nearest is Eros Pink (SW 6860) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Eros Pink swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cranberry Splash
At Behr, the closest color to Cranberry Splash is Dash Of Curry (M170-6) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dash Of Curry swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cranberry Splash
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Italiano Rose (2087-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Cranberry Splash without repainting risk. See the full Italiano Rose swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cranberry Splash
Valspar has no exact twin of Cranberry Splash. The nearest is Hint of Cherry (1004-1B) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24.9 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hint of Cherry swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cranberry Splash
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Cranberry Splash is Cranberry Splash (PPG1185-6). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Cranberry Splash and you'll get the same color. See the full Cranberry Splash swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cranberry Splash
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Cranberry Splash — the nearest deck color, Tango Coral (105-6DB), is clearly different (ΔE 7.63). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1185-6 instead. See the full Tango Coral swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cranberry Splash
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Cranberry Splash. The nearest is Robust Pink (HGSW 1054) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Robust Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cranberry Splash
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Cranberry Splash is Rosy Cheeks (DE5062) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosy Cheeks swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cranberry Splash
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Cranberry Splash — the nearest deck color, Vine Ripened Tomato (JG-25), is clearly different (ΔE 9.49). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1185-6 instead. See the full Vine Ripened Tomato swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cranberry Splash
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Cranberry Splash — the nearest deck color, Copenhagen Roof (NO. 9816), is clearly different (ΔE 10.37). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1185-6 instead. See the full Copenhagen Roof swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cranberry Splash
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Cranberry Splash is Heart to Heart (1100) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heart to Heart swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cranberry Splash
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Cranberry Splash is Heart to Heart (1100) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heart to Heart swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cranberry Splash
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Cranberry Splash — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (CA224), is clearly different (ΔE 14.84). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1185-6 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cranberry Splash
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Cranberry Splash. The nearest is Thistle Tip (BD58) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thistle Tip swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cranberry Splash
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Cranberry Splash — the nearest deck color, Sriracha (PNT100-DP-29), is clearly different (ΔE 8.21). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1185-6 instead. See the full Sriracha swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Cranberry Splash
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Cranberry Splash — the nearest deck color, Mesa (MESA), is clearly different (ΔE 16.72). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1185-6 instead. See the full Mesa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Cranberry Splash
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Cranberry Splash — the nearest deck color, Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK), is clearly different (ΔE 12.66). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1185-6 instead. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cranberry Splash
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Cranberry Splash — the nearest deck color, Bahaus (BD-BH), is clearly different (ΔE 15.94). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1185-6 instead. See the full Bahaus swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Cranberry Splash
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Cranberry Splash — the nearest deck color, Farmhouse Red (329211), is clearly different (ΔE 14.38). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1185-6 instead. See the full Farmhouse Red swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cranberry Splash
At Kompozit, the closest color to Cranberry Splash is Heart to Heart (1100) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heart to Heart swatch →