Andes Ash
0127 · #C1A097 · LRV 39 — warm red tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Razzle Dazzle20
- 2Coming up Roses30
- 3Andes Ash39
- 4Pale Cherry Blossom61
- 5Romance66
What Color Is Andes Ash, Really?
Andes Ash reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Kompozit 0127 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Andes Ash
Andes Ash 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.
How Lighting Changes Andes Ash
Andes Ash sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Most complaints about Andes Ash are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Kompozit 0127 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Cabbage RoseSW 3 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.3 | 39 | Color page → |
| Behr | Retro PinkS170-4 · Behr | 1.9 | 38 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Sandblast2103-50 · Benjamin Moore | 2.7 | 38 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Prom NightT574 · Valspar | 2.4 | 39.7 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Just RoseyPPG1061-4 · PPG / Glidden | 1.4 | 40 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Just RoseyPPG1061-4 · Glidden | 1.8 | 40 | Color page → |
Similar Kompozit Colors
The nearest shades to Andes Ash within Kompozit's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C1A097 in HSL space. Pair Andes Ash with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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