Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Artsy Pink |
| SKU | HGSW 3026 |
| Hex | #C3B1AC |
| RGB | 195, 177, 172 |
| HSL | 13°, 16%, 72% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Artsy Pink
Artsy Pink sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Artsy Pink is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
Clare
Annie Sloan
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Artsy Pink within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #C3B1AC in HSL space. Pair Artsy 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Artsy Pink Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Artsy 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3026 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Artsy Pink
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Artsy Pink is Artistic Taupe (SW 6030). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Artistic Taupe and you'll get the same color. See the full Artistic Taupe swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Artsy Pink
The closest Behr equivalent of Artsy Pink is Mauvette (PPU17-10). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Behr is your counter, order Mauvette and you'll get the same color. See the full Mauvette swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Artsy Pink
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Artsy Pink is Sandlot Gray (2107-50) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sandlot Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Artsy Pink
Valspar's nearest match is Rosy Linen (8004-4C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Artsy Pink without repainting risk. See the full Rosy Linen swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Artsy Pink
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Artsy Pink is Jack Rabbit (PPG1014-4) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jack Rabbit swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Artsy Pink
At Glidden, the closest color to Artsy Pink is Jack Rabbit (PPG1014-4) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jack Rabbit swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Artsy Pink
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Artsy Pink is Plush (402-2DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Plush and you'll get the same color. See the full Plush swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Artsy Pink
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Artsy Pink is Wispy Mauve (DE6045) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wispy Mauve swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Artsy Pink
Rodda has no exact twin of Artsy Pink. The nearest is Mauve (CA068) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mauve swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Artsy Pink
Clare has no exact twin of Artsy Pink. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Artsy Pink
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Artsy Pink is Paloma (PALOMA) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paloma swatch →