Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Rose Essence |
| SKU | 1065 |
| Hex | #F29B89 |
| RGB | 242, 155, 137 |
| HSL | 10°, 80%, 74% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Hirshfield's Rose Essence
Rose Essence sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Rose Essence 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 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 orange 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 Rose Essence 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 #F29B89 in HSL space. Pair Rose Essence 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 Rose Essence Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rose Essence 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 1065 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rose Essence
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Rose Essence. The nearest is Coral Bead (SW 6873) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coral Bead swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rose Essence
Behr's nearest match is Ceramic Glaze (240D-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rose Essence without repainting risk. See the full Ceramic Glaze swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rose Essence
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Rose Essence is Pink Polka Dot (004) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Polka Dot swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rose Essence
At Valspar, the closest color to Rose Essence is Poppy Petal (2001-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Poppy Petal swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rose Essence
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rose Essence is Opal Fire (PPG1192-5) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Opal Fire swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rose Essence
Glidden's nearest match is Fresh Salmon (23YR 45/369), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rose Essence without repainting risk. See the full Fresh Salmon swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rose Essence
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Cabana Pink (106-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rose Essence without repainting risk. See the full Cabana Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rose Essence
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rose Essence is Coral Odyssey (HGSW 1075) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coral Odyssey swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rose Essence
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Rose Essence is Pouring Copper (DE5144) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pouring Copper swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rose Essence
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Rose Essence — the nearest deck color, Rosy Pink (JG-154), is clearly different (ΔE 13.29). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1065 instead. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rose Essence
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Rose Essence — the nearest deck color, Blooth Pink (NO. 9806), is clearly different (ΔE 5). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1065 instead. See the full Blooth Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rose Essence
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Rose Essence (1065), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rose Essence without repainting risk. See the full Rose Essence swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rose Essence
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Rose Essence — the nearest deck color, Sienna (CA120), is clearly different (ΔE 15.02). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1065 instead. See the full Sienna swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rose Essence
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Rose Essence — the nearest deck color, Sorbet (C2-528), is clearly different (ΔE 7.9). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1065 instead. See the full Sorbet swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Rose Essence
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Rose Essence — the nearest deck color, Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), is clearly different (ΔE 7.97). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1065 instead. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Rose Essence
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Rose Essence — the nearest deck color, Pixie (PIXIE), is clearly different (ΔE 11). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1065 instead. See the full Pixie swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Rose Essence
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Rose Essence — the nearest deck color, Arles (ARLES), is clearly different (ΔE 20.21). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1065 instead. See the full Arles swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Rose Essence
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Rose Essence — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 8.09). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1065 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Rose Essence
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Rose Essence — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 15.13). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1065 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rose Essence
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Rose Essence is Rose Essence (1065). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Kompozit is your counter, order Rose Essence and you'll get the same color. See the full Rose Essence swatch →