Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Madagascar Pink |
| SKU | PPG1050-4 |
| Hex | #D194A1 |
| RGB | 209, 148, 161 |
| HSL | 347°, 40%, 70% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Glidden Madagascar Pink
Madagascar Pink sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Madagascar 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 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 Madagascar 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 #D194A1 in HSL space. Pair Madagascar 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 Madagascar Pink Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Madagascar 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 PPG1050-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Madagascar Pink. The nearest is Rosebay (SW 6563) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rosebay swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
Behr has no exact twin of Madagascar Pink. The nearest is Fondue (170F-4) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fondue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Madagascar Pink. The nearest is Palermo Rose (1278) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Palermo Rose swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
At Valspar, the closest color to Madagascar Pink is Nana's Rose (1008-4A) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.1 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nana's Rose swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Madagascar Pink is Madagascar Pink (PPG1050-4). At ΔE 0.35 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Madagascar Pink and you'll get the same color. See the full Madagascar Pink swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Madagascar Pink. The nearest is Contemporary Mauve (201-4DB) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Contemporary Mauve swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Madagascar Pink. The nearest is Rosee Pink (HGSW 1015) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rosee Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Madagascar Pink. The nearest is Rose Meadow (DE6025) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rose Meadow swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Madagascar Pink — the nearest deck color, Rustic Oak (JG-110), is clearly different (ΔE 20.28). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1050-4 instead. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Madagascar Pink — the nearest deck color, Cinder Rose (NO. 246), is clearly different (ΔE 7.86). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1050-4 instead. See the full Cinder Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Madagascar Pink is Garnet Shadow (0091) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garnet Shadow swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Madagascar Pink — the nearest deck color, Blooming Perfect (0062), is clearly different (ΔE 5.16). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1050-4 instead. See the full Blooming Perfect swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Madagascar Pink — the nearest deck color, Bohemia (R110), is clearly different (ΔE 16.99). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1050-4 instead. See the full Bohemia swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Madagascar Pink. The nearest is Turkey Wattle (BD52) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 44 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Turkey Wattle swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Madagascar Pink — the nearest deck color, Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), is clearly different (ΔE 10.33). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1050-4 instead. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Madagascar Pink — the nearest deck color, Havana (HAVANA), is clearly different (ΔE 15.95). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1050-4 instead. See the full Havana swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Madagascar Pink — the nearest deck color, Paloma (PALOMA), is clearly different (ΔE 17.24). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1050-4 instead. See the full Paloma swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Madagascar Pink — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 9.28). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1050-4 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Madagascar Pink — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 30.94). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1050-4 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Madagascar Pink — the nearest deck color, Blooming Perfect (0062), is clearly different (ΔE 5.16). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1050-4 instead. See the full Blooming Perfect swatch →