Punky Pink
1129 · #B2485B · LRV 15 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Juneberry9
- 2Punky Pink15
- 3Razzle Dazzle20
- 4Retro Pink38
What Color Is Punky Pink, Really?
Punky Pink reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Kompozit 1129 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Punky Pink
Punky Pink 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 Punky Pink
With an LRV of 15, 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.
Most complaints about Punky Pink 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 1129 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 | Gala PinkSW 6579 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.4 | 15 | Color page → |
| Behr | Mineral Red180D-6 · Behr | 1.2 | 15 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Cherry Wine2080-30 · Benjamin Moore | 1.1 | 16 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Sienna Dust1007-3A · Valspar | 2.5 | 15.1 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Salsa DianePPG1186-6 · PPG / Glidden | 3.3 | 17 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Frankly Scarlet70RR 15/400 · Glidden | 2.0 | 15 | Color page → |
Similar Kompozit Colors
The nearest shades to Punky Pink 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 #B2485B in HSL space. Pair Punky Pink with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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