Temptress
1144 · #C05D6B · LRV 20 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Juneberry9
- 2Berry Bush14
- 3Temptress20
- 4Retro Pink38
- 5Vintage Tea Rose47
What Color Is Temptress, Really?
Temptress reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Kompozit 1144 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Temptress
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.
How Lighting Changes Temptress
With an LRV of 20, 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.
Most complaints about Temptress 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 1144 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 | Eros PinkSW 6860 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.4 | 19 | Color page → |
| Behr | Candy DropMQ4-01 · Behr | 0.6 | 20 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Vibrant Blush2081-30 · Benjamin Moore | 1.1 | 19 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Trout Pout8001-9E · Valspar | 2.4 | 22 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | BonfirePPG1187-6 · PPG / Glidden | 4.3 | 19 | Color page → |
| Glidden | BonfirePPG1187-6 · Glidden | 4.4 | 19 | Color page → |
Similar Kompozit Colors
The nearest shades to Temptress 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 #C05D6B in HSL space. Pair Temptress with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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