Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Lighthearted Rose |
| SKU | PPG1049-4 |
| Hex | #C7A1A9 |
| RGB | 199, 161, 169 |
| HSL | 347°, 25%, 71% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Glidden Lighthearted Rose
Lighthearted Rose sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Lighthearted 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 by brand
11 brands within ΔE 5The 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Lighthearted 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 #C7A1A9 in HSL space. Pair Lighthearted 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 Lighthearted Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lighthearted 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 PPG1049-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lighthearted Rose
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rose Embroidery (SW 6297), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Lighthearted Rose without repainting risk. See the full Rose Embroidery swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lighthearted Rose
Behr's nearest match is Dutchess Dawn (MQ1-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Lighthearted Rose without repainting risk. See the full Dutchess Dawn swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lighthearted Rose
At Valspar, the closest color to Lighthearted Rose is Lychee Berry (P075) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.8 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lychee Berry swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lighthearted Rose
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Lighthearted Rose is Lighthearted Rose (PPG1049-4). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Lighthearted Rose and you'll get the same color. See the full Lighthearted Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lighthearted Rose
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Reddish Egret (347-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Lighthearted Rose without repainting risk. See the full Reddish Egret swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lighthearted Rose
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Mythic Mauve (HGSW 2025), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Lighthearted Rose without repainting risk. See the full Mythic Mauve swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lighthearted Rose
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Lighthearted Rose. The nearest is Magical Mauve (DE6011) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Magical Mauve swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Lighthearted Rose
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Lighthearted Rose is Cinder Rose (NO. 246) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cinder Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lighthearted Rose
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Lighthearted Rose is Harvest Blessing (0105). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Harvest Blessing and you'll get the same color. See the full Harvest Blessing swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lighthearted Rose
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Be Mine (0078), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Lighthearted Rose without repainting risk. See the full Be Mine swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lighthearted Rose
Kompozit's nearest match is Be Mine (0078), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Lighthearted Rose without repainting risk. See the full Be Mine swatch →