Herald of Spring
0093 · #A46366 · LRV 18 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Aged Wine12
- 2Herald of Spring18
- 3Retro Pink38
- 4Vintage Tea Rose47
What Color Is Herald of Spring, Really?
Herald of Spring reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Kompozit 0093 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Herald of Spring
Herald of Spring 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.
How Lighting Changes Herald of Spring
With an LRV of 18, Herald of Spring 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.
Most complaints about Herald of Spring 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 0093 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 | RedbudSW 6312 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.7 | 18 | Color page → |
| Behr | Rose MarqueePPU1-06 · Behr | 1.1 | 18 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Santa Fe Pottery1287 · Benjamin Moore | 3.0 | 18 | Color page → |
| Valspar | High Country Rose1007-5B · Valspar | 3.7 | 17.1 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Make Mine MauvePPG18-22 · PPG / Glidden | 2.0 | 18 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Make Mine MauvePPG18-22 · Glidden | 1.9 | 18 | Color page → |
Similar Kompozit Colors
The nearest shades to Herald of Spring 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 #A46366 in HSL space. Pair Herald of Spring with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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