Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Punky Pink |
| SKU | 1129 |
| Hex | #B2485B |
| RGB | 178, 72, 91 |
| HSL | 349°, 42%, 49% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Red |
About Hirshfield's Punky Pink
With an LRV of 16, Punky Pink 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.
Punky Pink 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
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 Punky Pink 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 #B2485B in HSL space. Pair Punky 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.
Hirshfield's Punky Pink Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Punky 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 Hirshfield's 1129 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Punky Pink
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Punky Pink is Gala Pink (SW 6579) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gala Pink swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Punky Pink
Behr's nearest match is Mineral Red (180D-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Punky Pink without repainting risk. See the full Mineral Red swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Punky Pink
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cherry Wine (2080-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Punky Pink without repainting risk. See the full Cherry Wine swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Punky Pink
At Valspar, the closest color to Punky Pink is Sienna Dust (1007-3A) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15.1 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sienna Dust swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Punky Pink
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Punky Pink is Salsa Diane (PPG1186-6) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Salsa Diane swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Punky Pink
At Glidden, the closest color to Punky Pink is Frankly Scarlet (70RR 15/400) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frankly Scarlet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Punky Pink
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Punky Pink is Strawberry Sorbet (203-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Strawberry Sorbet swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Punky Pink
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Punky Pink is Very Cherry (HGSW 1033) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Very Cherry swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Punky Pink
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Punky Pink. The nearest is Sangria (DE5041) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sangria swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Punky Pink
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Punky Pink — the nearest deck color, Vine Ripened Tomato (JG-25), is clearly different (ΔE 5.96). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1129 instead. See the full Vine Ripened Tomato swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Punky Pink
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Punky Pink — the nearest deck color, Blazer (NO. 212), is clearly different (ΔE 7.57). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1129 instead. See the full Blazer swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Punky Pink
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Punky Pink is Punky Pink (1129) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Punky Pink swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Punky Pink
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Punky Pink — the nearest deck color, Smoked Salmon (CA225), is clearly different (ΔE 12.88). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1129 instead. See the full Smoked Salmon swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Punky Pink
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Punky Pink is Plum Tomato (BD61) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plum Tomato swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Punky Pink
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Punky Pink — the nearest deck color, Sriracha (PNT100-DP-29), is clearly different (ΔE 10.11). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1129 instead. See the full Sriracha swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Punky Pink
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Punky Pink — the nearest deck color, Zion (ZION), is clearly different (ΔE 17.41). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1129 instead. See the full Zion swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Punky Pink
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Punky Pink — the nearest deck color, Emperors Silk (EMPERORS SILK), is clearly different (ΔE 5.09). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1129 instead. See the full Emperors Silk swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Punky Pink
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Punky Pink — the nearest deck color, Bahaus (BD-BH), is clearly different (ΔE 10.57). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1129 instead. See the full Bahaus swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Punky Pink
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Punky Pink — the nearest deck color, Farmhouse Red (329211), is clearly different (ΔE 12.3). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1129 instead. See the full Farmhouse Red swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Punky Pink
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Punky Pink is Punky Pink (1129). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16). If Kompozit is your counter, order Punky Pink and you'll get the same color. See the full Punky Pink swatch →