Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Geranium Pink |
| SKU | PPG1182-6 |
| Hex | #C66787 |
| RGB | 198, 103, 135 |
| HSL | 340°, 45%, 59% |
| LRV | 23 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Glidden Geranium Pink
With an LRV of 23, Geranium Pink is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Geranium Pink works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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 Geranium Pink 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 #C66787 in HSL space. Pair Geranium Pink 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 Geranium Pink Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Geranium 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 Glidden PPG1182-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Geranium Pink
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Geranium Pink is Dragon Fruit (SW 6855) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dragon Fruit swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Geranium Pink
At Behr, the closest color to Geranium Pink is Lovable (160D-5) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lovable swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Geranium Pink
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Geranium Pink — the nearest deck color, Melrose Pink (1363), is clearly different (ΔE 6.11). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1182-6 instead. See the full Melrose Pink swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Geranium Pink
Valspar has no exact twin of Geranium Pink. The nearest is Rose Dust (1002-1B) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22.9 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rose Dust swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Geranium Pink
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Geranium Pink is Geranium Pink (PPG1182-6). At ΔE 0.32 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Geranium Pink and you'll get the same color. See the full Geranium Pink swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Geranium Pink
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Geranium Pink is Bubblegum Pink (101-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bubblegum Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Geranium Pink
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Geranium Pink — the nearest deck color, Robust Pink (HGSW 1054), is clearly different (ΔE 8.9). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1182-6 instead. See the full Robust Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Geranium Pink
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Geranium Pink is Lipstick (DE5040) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 23) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lipstick swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Geranium Pink
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Geranium Pink — the nearest deck color, Work Worn Wood (JG-35), is clearly different (ΔE 21.97). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1182-6 instead. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Geranium Pink
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Geranium Pink — the nearest deck color, Rangwali (NO. 296), is clearly different (ΔE 5.75). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1182-6 instead. See the full Rangwali swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Geranium Pink
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Geranium Pink — the nearest deck color, Temptress (1144), is clearly different (ΔE 6.24). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1182-6 instead. See the full Temptress swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Geranium Pink
Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Geranium Pink — the nearest deck color, Fuscia Fizz (1151), is clearly different (ΔE 5.1). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1182-6 instead. See the full Fuscia Fizz swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Geranium Pink
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Geranium Pink — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (CA224), is clearly different (ΔE 18.45). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1182-6 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Geranium Pink
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Geranium Pink — the nearest deck color, Thistle Tip (BD58), is clearly different (ΔE 8.82). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1182-6 instead. See the full Thistle Tip swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Geranium Pink
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Geranium Pink — the nearest deck color, Sriracha (PNT100-DP-29), is clearly different (ΔE 14.38). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1182-6 instead. See the full Sriracha swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Geranium Pink
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Geranium Pink — the nearest deck color, Mesa (MESA), is clearly different (ΔE 21). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1182-6 instead. See the full Mesa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Geranium Pink
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Geranium Pink — the nearest deck color, Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK), is clearly different (ΔE 16.16). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1182-6 instead. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Geranium Pink
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Geranium Pink — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 27.18). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1182-6 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Geranium Pink
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Geranium Pink — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 29.59). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1182-6 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Geranium Pink
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Geranium Pink — the nearest deck color, Fuscia Fizz (1151), is clearly different (ΔE 5.1). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1182-6 instead. See the full Fuscia Fizz swatch →