Color spec
| Brand | Kompozit |
| Name | Whimsy |
| SKU | 0100 |
| Hex | #8B5E63 |
| RGB | 139, 94, 99 |
| HSL | 353°, 19%, 46% |
| LRV | 14 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Red |
About Kompozit Whimsy
With an LRV of 14, Whimsy 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.
Whimsy works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all red from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Similar Kompozit colors
closest in the Kompozit deckThe nearest shades to Whimsy within Kompozit'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 #8B5E63 in HSL space. Pair Whimsy 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.
Kompozit Whimsy Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Whimsy 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 Kompozit 0100 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whimsy
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Whimsy. The nearest is Berry Bush (SW 6292) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berry Bush swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Whimsy
At Behr, the closest color to Whimsy is Gentle Doe (170F-6) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gentle Doe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Whimsy
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Whimsy is Love Affair (1266) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Love Affair swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Whimsy
At Valspar, the closest color to Whimsy is Fruitwood (1006-7B) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15.4 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fruitwood swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Whimsy
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Whimsy is Cabernet (PPG1049-6) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cabernet swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Whimsy
At Glidden, the closest color to Whimsy is Attic Trunk Red (90RR 14/151) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Attic Trunk Red swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Whimsy
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Whimsy is Strawberry Shade (302-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 12 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Strawberry Shade swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whimsy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Whimsy. The nearest is Russet Pink (HGSW 2033) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Russet Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Whimsy
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Whimsy is Antique Garnet (DE6027) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antique Garnet swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Whimsy
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Whimsy is Starlet (0094) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Starlet swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Whimsy
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Whimsy is Whimsy (0100). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 14). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Whimsy and you'll get the same color. See the full Whimsy swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Whimsy
C2 Paint's nearest match is Sangria (C2-509), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Whimsy without repainting risk. See the full Sangria swatch →