Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Retro Rose |
| SKU | 90RR 21/418 |
| Hex | #CA606B |
| RGB | 202, 96, 107 |
| HSL | 354°, 50%, 58% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Red |
About Glidden Retro Rose
With an LRV of 21, Retro Rose is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Retro Rose works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
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 red 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 Retro 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 #CA606B in HSL space. Pair Retro 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 Retro Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Retro 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 90RR 21/418 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Retro Rose
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Retro Rose — the nearest deck color, Dragon Fruit (SW 6855), is clearly different (ΔE 6.1). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden 90RR 21/418 instead. See the full Dragon Fruit swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Retro Rose
At Behr, the closest color to Retro Rose is Candy Drop (MQ4-01) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Candy Drop swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Retro Rose
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Retro Rose. The nearest is Bubble Tea (CSP-1180) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bubble Tea swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Retro Rose
The closest Valspar equivalent of Retro Rose is Trout Pout (8001-9E). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21). If Valspar is your counter, order Trout Pout and you'll get the same color. See the full Trout Pout swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Retro Rose
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Retro Rose — the nearest deck color, Cherry Pink (PPG1183-6), is clearly different (ΔE 5.39). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Glidden 90RR 21/418 instead. See the full Cherry Pink swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Retro Rose
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Garden Pink (203-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Retro Rose without repainting risk. See the full Garden Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Retro Rose
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Retro Rose is Robust Pink (HGSW 1054) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Robust Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Retro Rose
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Retro Rose — the nearest deck color, Coral Charisma (DEFD19), is clearly different (ΔE 5.06). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Glidden 90RR 21/418 instead. See the full Coral Charisma swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Retro Rose
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Retro Rose — the nearest deck color, Work Worn Wood (JG-35), is clearly different (ΔE 15.28). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden 90RR 21/418 instead. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Retro Rose
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Retro Rose — the nearest deck color, Copenhagen Roof (NO. 9816), is clearly different (ΔE 9.68). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden 90RR 21/418 instead. See the full Copenhagen Roof swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Retro Rose
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Retro Rose is Temptress (1144) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Temptress swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Retro Rose
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Retro Rose is Temptress (1144) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Temptress swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Retro Rose
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Retro Rose — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (CA224), is clearly different (ΔE 12.47). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden 90RR 21/418 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Retro Rose
C2 Paint's nearest match is Thistle Tip (BD58), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Retro Rose without repainting risk. See the full Thistle Tip swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Retro Rose
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Retro Rose — the nearest deck color, Sriracha (PNT100-DP-29), is clearly different (ΔE 6.77). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden 90RR 21/418 instead. See the full Sriracha swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Retro Rose
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Retro Rose — the nearest deck color, Mesa (MESA), is clearly different (ΔE 14.75). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 90RR 21/418 instead. See the full Mesa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Retro Rose
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Retro Rose — the nearest deck color, Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK), is clearly different (ΔE 10.48). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 90RR 21/418 instead. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Retro Rose
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Retro Rose — the nearest deck color, Bahaus (BD-BH), is clearly different (ΔE 16.24). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 90RR 21/418 instead. See the full Bahaus swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Retro Rose
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Retro Rose — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 23.26). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 90RR 21/418 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Retro Rose
At Kompozit, the closest color to Retro Rose is Temptress (1144) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Temptress swatch →