Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Madagascar Pink |
| SKU | PPG1050-4 |
| Hex | #D194A1 |
| RGB | 209, 148, 161 |
| HSL | 347°, 40%, 70% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| 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 by brand
12 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
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 →
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 →
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 →