Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Pink Explosion |
| SKU | 1108 |
| Hex | #F56F88 |
| RGB | 245, 111, 136 |
| HSL | 349°, 87%, 70% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Hirshfield's Pink Explosion
Pink Explosion sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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 Explosion 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Pink Explosion within Hirshfield's'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 #F56F88 in HSL space. Pair Pink Explosion 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.
Hirshfield's Pink Explosion Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pink Explosion 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 1108 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pink Explosion
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pink Explosion is Zany Pink (SW 6858) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zany Pink swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pink Explosion
At Behr, the closest color to Pink Explosion is Peony Pink (190D-5) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peony Pink swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pink Explosion
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Pink Explosion is Pink Popsicle (2001-40) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Popsicle swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pink Explosion
At Valspar, the closest color to Pink Explosion is So Charming (1005-1B) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.7 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full So Charming swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pink Explosion
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Explosion — the nearest deck color, Siesta Rose (PPG1188-5), is clearly different (ΔE 6.66). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1108 instead. See the full Siesta Rose swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pink Explosion
At Glidden, the closest color to Pink Explosion is Watermelon Smoothie (74RR 28/432) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Watermelon Smoothie swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pink Explosion
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Pink Explosion. The nearest is Watermelon Core (103-5DB) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Watermelon Core swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pink Explosion
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Explosion — the nearest deck color, Dreaming Pink (HGSW 1034), is clearly different (ΔE 6.33). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1108 instead. See the full Dreaming Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pink Explosion
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Pink Explosion is Cupid's Arrow (DE5061) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cupid's Arrow swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pink Explosion
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Explosion — the nearest deck color, Work Worn Wood (JG-35), is clearly different (ΔE 21.45). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1108 instead. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pink Explosion
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Explosion — the nearest deck color, Bisque (NO. 9811), is clearly different (ΔE 13.41). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1108 instead. See the full Bisque swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pink Explosion
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Pink Explosion (1108), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Pink Explosion without repainting risk. See the full Pink Explosion swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Pink Explosion
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Explosion — the nearest deck color, Sunstone (CA223), is clearly different (ΔE 22.47). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1108 instead. See the full Sunstone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pink Explosion
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Explosion — the nearest deck color, Dahlia (BD59), is clearly different (ΔE 5.94). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1108 instead. See the full Dahlia swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pink Explosion
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Explosion — the nearest deck color, Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28), is clearly different (ΔE 11.83). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1108 instead. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Pink Explosion
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Explosion — the nearest deck color, Mesa (MESA), is clearly different (ΔE 19.06). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1108 instead. See the full Mesa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Pink Explosion
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Explosion — the nearest deck color, Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK), is clearly different (ΔE 14.19). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1108 instead. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Pink Explosion
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Explosion — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 16.6). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1108 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Pink Explosion
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Pink Explosion — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 26.46). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1108 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pink Explosion
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Pink Explosion is Pink Explosion (1108). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Kompozit is your counter, order Pink Explosion and you'll get the same color. See the full Pink Explosion swatch →