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Hirshfield's Nosegay1086 · #FAA4A3 · LRV 49

Nosegay reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Hirshfield's 1086 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

HIRSHFIELD'S NOSEGAY
RGB 250, 164, 163LRV 49

Color spec

BrandHirshfield's
NameNosegay
SKU1086
Hex#FAA4A3
RGB250, 164, 163
HSL1°, 90%, 81%
LRV49
Undertonewarm red tone
FamilyOrange
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About Hirshfield's Nosegay

Nosegay sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.

Nosegay is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.

Closest matches by brand

11 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 orange from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.6
All orange at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6873 · #EF9A93 · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 44
SW 6604 · #F0AFA8 · ΔE 4.45 · LRV 52

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.01
All orange at Behr →
210B-4 · #FF9E9C · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 48
220B-4 · #FFA199 · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 49
P190-3 · #FDABA0 · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 53

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.81
All orange at Benjamin Moore →
2006-50 · #EAA6A9 · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 48
2007-50 · #F2AAB3 · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 51

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.69
All orange at Valspar →
1008-2A · #F8ADA8 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 52.8
V006-2 · #F8A49A · ΔE 3.23 · LRV 49
8002-7C · #EAA8A8 · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 48
8002-9C · #EFAEA7 · ΔE 4.38 · LRV 52

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.31
All orange at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1188-4 · #F6A09D · ΔE 1.31 · LRV 47
PPG1189-4 · #F6B0A6 · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 53
PPG1190-4 · #EAAAA2 · ΔE 4.64 · LRV 49

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.31
All orange at Glidden →
PPG1188-4 · #F6A09D · ΔE 1.31 · LRV 47
22YR 50/316 · #F5A69B · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 50
81RR 47/323 · #F39DA8 · ΔE 4.43 · LRV 47

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.18
All orange at Dutch Boy →
103-4DB · #EC9FA3 · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 45
203-3DB · #EEACA8 · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 51
204-3DB · #EFAEA7 · ΔE 4.38 · LRV 52
HGSW 1076 · #F0AFA8 · ΔE 4.45 · LRV 52
HGSW 6604 · #F0AFA8 · ΔE 4.45 · LRV 52

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.15
All orange at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5109 · #FFA8A6 · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 52
DE5122 · #F4A6A1 · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 46
DE5087 · #F9A3AA · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 46
DE5102 · #FFA2AA · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 49

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.08
All orange at Diamond Vogel →
1086 · #F7A7A5 · ΔE 1.08 · LRV 50
1079 · #FFB0AF · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 55
1080 · #F89697 · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 44
1093 · #ECA5AB · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 48

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All orange at Kompozit →
1086 · #FAA4A3 · ΔE 0 · LRV 50
1093 · #EBA0A7 · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 46
1072 · #EFAFA7 · ΔE 4.79 · LRV 52

Similar Hirshfield's colors

closest in the Hirshfield's deck

The nearest shades to Nosegay within Hirshfield's's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

1093 · LRV 47
1072 · LRV 52
1098 · LRV 54
1058 · LRV 48
1064 · LRV 54
1079 · LRV 55

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #FAA4A3 in HSL space. Pair Nosegay with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#FAA4A3 + #A3F9FA
TRIADIC
#FAA4A3 · #A3FAA4 · #A4A3FA
ANALOGOUS
#FAA3CD · #FAA4A3 · #FAD0A3

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.93:1fail
Sample text on black
10.9:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Hirshfield's Nosegay Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Nosegay 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 Hirshfield's 1086 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nosegay

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Nosegay. The nearest is Youthful Coral (SW 6604) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Youthful Coral swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Nosegay

At Behr, the closest color to Nosegay is Orange Grove (220B-4) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Grove swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Nosegay

At Valspar, the closest color to Nosegay is Pouty Pink (V006-2) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pouty Pink swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nosegay

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Salmon Pink (PPG1188-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Nosegay without repainting risk. See the full Salmon Pink swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Nosegay

Glidden's nearest match is Salmon Pink (PPG1188-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Nosegay without repainting risk. See the full Salmon Pink swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nosegay

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Nosegay. The nearest is Pinktastic (203-3DB) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pinktastic swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nosegay

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Nosegay. The nearest is Indulgent Peach (HGSW 1076) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Indulgent Peach swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nosegay

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Nosegay is Simple Pink (DE5087) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Simple Pink swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nosegay

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Nosegay (1086), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Nosegay without repainting risk. See the full Nosegay swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Nosegay

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Nosegay is Nosegay (1086). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Kompozit is your counter, order Nosegay and you'll get the same color. See the full Nosegay swatch →

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