Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Temptress |
| SKU | 1144 |
| Hex | #C05D6B |
| RGB | 192, 93, 107 |
| HSL | 352°, 44%, 56% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Hirshfield's Temptress
With an LRV of 21, Temptress 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.
Temptress works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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 Temptress 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 #C05D6B in HSL space. Pair Temptress 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 Temptress Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Temptress 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 1144 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Temptress
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Temptress is Eros Pink (SW 6860) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Eros Pink swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Temptress
The closest Behr equivalent of Temptress is Candy Drop (MQ4-01). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). If Behr is your counter, order Candy Drop and you'll get the same color. See the full Candy Drop swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Temptress
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Vibrant Blush (2081-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Temptress without repainting risk. See the full Vibrant Blush swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Temptress
At Valspar, the closest color to Temptress is Trout Pout (8001-9E) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trout Pout swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Temptress
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Temptress. The nearest is Bonfire (PPG1187-6) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bonfire swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Temptress
Glidden has no exact twin of Temptress. The nearest is Bonfire (PPG1187-6) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bonfire swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Temptress
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Temptress is Pinked Azalea (103-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pinked Azalea swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Temptress
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Temptress — the nearest deck color, Ruddy Rose (HGSW 2053), is clearly different (ΔE 5.98). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1144 instead. See the full Ruddy Rose swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Temptress
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Temptress is Candied Apple (DE5054) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Candied Apple swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Temptress
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Temptress — the nearest deck color, Vine Ripened Tomato (JG-25), is clearly different (ΔE 8.39). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1144 instead. See the full Vine Ripened Tomato swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Temptress
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Temptress — the nearest deck color, Copenhagen Roof (NO. 9816), is clearly different (ΔE 10.72). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1144 instead. See the full Copenhagen Roof swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Temptress
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Temptress (1144), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Temptress without repainting risk. See the full Temptress swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Temptress
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Temptress — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (CA224), is clearly different (ΔE 12.67). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1144 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Temptress
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Temptress is Thistle Tip (BD58) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thistle Tip swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Temptress
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Temptress — the nearest deck color, Sriracha (PNT100-DP-29), is clearly different (ΔE 7.56). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1144 instead. See the full Sriracha swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Temptress
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Temptress — the nearest deck color, Mesa (MESA), is clearly different (ΔE 16.16). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1144 instead. See the full Mesa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Temptress
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Temptress — the nearest deck color, Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK), is clearly different (ΔE 12.11). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1144 instead. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Temptress
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Temptress — the nearest deck color, Bahaus (BD-BH), is clearly different (ΔE 15.18). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1144 instead. See the full Bahaus swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Temptress
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Temptress — the nearest deck color, Farmhouse Red (329211), is clearly different (ΔE 15.13). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1144 instead. See the full Farmhouse Red swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Temptress
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Temptress is Temptress (1144). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). If Kompozit is your counter, order Temptress and you'll get the same color. See the full Temptress swatch →