Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Briar Rose |
| SKU | PPG1050-5 |
| Hex | #BF7281 |
| RGB | 191, 114, 129 |
| HSL | 348°, 38%, 60% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About PPG / Glidden Briar Rose
Briar Rose sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Briar Rose 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.
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 pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Briar Rose within PPG / Glidden'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 #BF7281 in HSL space. Pair Briar Rose 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.
PPG / Glidden Briar Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Briar Rose 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1050-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Briar Rose
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Briar Rose. The nearest is Rita's Rouge (SW 9003) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rita's Rouge swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Briar Rose
Behr's nearest match is Smell The Roses (MQ1-08), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Briar Rose without repainting risk. See the full Smell The Roses swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Briar Rose
Valspar has no exact twin of Briar Rose. The nearest is Romantic Rose (1008-5C) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26.5 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Romantic Rose swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Briar Rose
The closest Glidden equivalent of Briar Rose is Briar Rose (PPG1050-5). At ΔE 0.22 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). If Glidden is your counter, order Briar Rose and you'll get the same color. See the full Briar Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Briar Rose
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Briar Rose is Rose Lane (202-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Lane swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Briar Rose
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Briar Rose. The nearest is Mama's Kisses (HGSW 2044) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mama's Kisses swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Briar Rose
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rose Apothecary (DEFD17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Briar Rose without repainting risk. See the full Rose Apothecary swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Briar Rose
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Briar Rose. The nearest is Rangwali (NO. 296) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rangwali swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Briar Rose
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Briar Rose. The nearest is Fresh Day (0092) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fresh Day swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Briar Rose
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Briar Rose. The nearest is Glam (1135) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Glam swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Briar Rose
Kompozit has no exact twin of Briar Rose. The nearest is Glam (1135) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Glam swatch →