Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Mexicali Rose |
| SKU | PPG18-06 |
| Hex | #C49B9E |
| RGB | 196, 155, 158 |
| HSL | 356°, 26%, 69% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Glidden Mexicali Rose
Mexicali Rose sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Mexicali 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
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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Mexicali 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 #C49B9E in HSL space. Pair Mexicali 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 Mexicali Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mexicali 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 PPG18-06 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mexicali Rose
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Mexicali Rose is Rose Embroidery (SW 6297). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Rose Embroidery and you'll get the same color. See the full Rose Embroidery swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mexicali Rose
Behr's nearest match is Retro Pink (S170-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Mexicali Rose without repainting risk. See the full Retro Pink swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mexicali Rose
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mexicali Rose is Cherry Malt (2104-50) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cherry Malt swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mexicali Rose
At Valspar, the closest color to Mexicali Rose is Lychee Berry (P075) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39.8 vs 38) 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 Mexicali Rose
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Mexicali Rose is Mexicali Rose (PPG18-06). At ΔE 0.36 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Mexicali Rose and you'll get the same color. See the full Mexicali Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mexicali Rose
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mexicali Rose is Reddish Egret (347-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Reddish Egret swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mexicali Rose
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Mexicali Rose is Mythic Mauve (HGSW 2025). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Mythic Mauve and you'll get the same color. See the full Mythic Mauve swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mexicali Rose
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rose Meadow (DE6025), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Mexicali Rose without repainting risk. See the full Rose Meadow swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mexicali Rose
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Mexicali Rose is Cinder Rose (NO. 246) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) 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 Mexicali Rose
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mexicali Rose is Lockhart (0098) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lockhart swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mexicali Rose
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mexicali Rose is Harvest Blessing (0105) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harvest Blessing swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mexicali Rose
At Kompozit, the closest color to Mexicali Rose is Harvest Blessing (0105) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harvest Blessing swatch →