Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Pink Flambe |
| SKU | PPG1186-4 |
| Hex | #E68E96 |
| RGB | 230, 142, 150 |
| HSL | 355°, 64%, 73% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Glidden Pink Flambe
Pink Flambe 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.
Pink Flambe 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 Pink Flambe 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 #E68E96 in HSL space. Pair Pink Flambe 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 Pink Flambe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pink Flambe 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 PPG1186-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pink Flambe
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pink Flambe is Jaipur Pink (SW 6577) — very close at ΔE 3.16, 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 Jaipur Pink swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pink Flambe
At Behr, the closest color to Pink Flambe is Medium Terracotta (210D-4) — very close at ΔE 2.21, 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 Medium Terracotta swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pink Flambe
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Pink Flambe is Autumn Red (2087-40) — very close at ΔE 2.24, 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 Autumn Red swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pink Flambe
The closest Valspar equivalent of Pink Flambe is Strawberry Moon (8001-9D). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If Valspar is your counter, order Strawberry Moon and you'll get the same color. See the full Strawberry Moon swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pink Flambe
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Pink Flambe is Pink Flambe (PPG1186-4). At ΔE 0.19 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 Pink Flambe and you'll get the same color. See the full Pink Flambe swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pink Flambe
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Pink Flambe. The nearest is Berrylicious (102-4DB) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berrylicious swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pink Flambe
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pink Flambe is Sakura Petal (HGSW 1035) — very close at ΔE 3.16, 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 Sakura Petal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pink Flambe
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Pink Flambe. The nearest is Dusty Cedar (DE5115) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dusty Cedar swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pink Flambe
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Flambe — the nearest deck color, Rosy Pink (JG-154), is clearly different (ΔE 17.24). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1186-4 instead. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pink Flambe
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Flambe — the nearest deck color, Blooth Pink (NO. 9806), is clearly different (ΔE 9.41). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1186-4 instead. See the full Blooth Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pink Flambe
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Pink Flambe is Dollie (1115) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dollie swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pink Flambe
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Pink Flambe. The nearest is Blooming Perfect (0062) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blooming Perfect swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Pink Flambe
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Flambe — the nearest deck color, Sunstone (CA223), is clearly different (ΔE 17.17). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1186-4 instead. See the full Sunstone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pink Flambe
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Pink Flambe is Calf's Snout (BD53) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calf's Snout swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pink Flambe
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Flambe — the nearest deck color, Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), is clearly different (ΔE 10.67). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1186-4 instead. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Pink Flambe
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Flambe — the nearest deck color, Pixie (PIXIE), is clearly different (ΔE 18.07). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1186-4 instead. See the full Pixie swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Pink Flambe
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Flambe — the nearest deck color, Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK), is clearly different (ΔE 12.01). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1186-4 instead. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Pink Flambe
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Flambe — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 9.92). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1186-4 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Pink Flambe
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Flambe — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 22.3). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1186-4 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pink Flambe
Kompozit has no exact twin of Pink Flambe. The nearest is Blooming Perfect (0062) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blooming Perfect swatch →