Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Chili Pepper |
| SKU | PPG1057-5 |
| Hex | #C97D74 |
| RGB | 201, 125, 116 |
| HSL | 6°, 44%, 62% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About PPG / Glidden Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Chili Pepper 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
15 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
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Chili Pepper 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 #C97D74 in HSL space. Pair Chili Pepper 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 Chili Pepper Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Chili Pepper 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 PPG1057-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chili Pepper
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Chili Pepper is Coral Rose (SW 9004) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coral Rose swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Chili Pepper
At Behr, the closest color to Chili Pepper is Fireplace Glow (M190-5) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fireplace Glow swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Chili Pepper
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Chili Pepper. The nearest is Tropical Fruit (CSP-1115) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tropical Fruit swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Chili Pepper
At Valspar, the closest color to Chili Pepper is Hearts Afire (P078) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.2 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hearts Afire swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Chili Pepper
The closest Glidden equivalent of Chili Pepper is Chili Pepper (PPG1057-5). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Glidden is your counter, order Chili Pepper and you'll get the same color. See the full Chili Pepper swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Chili Pepper
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Chili Pepper is Preppy Pink (204-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Preppy Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chili Pepper
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Chili Pepper is Posey Pink (HGSW 2054) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Posey Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Chili Pepper
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Chili Pepper is Rouge (DE5116) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rouge swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Chili Pepper
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Chili Pepper is Fruit Fool (NO. 9911) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fruit Fool swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Chili Pepper
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Chili Pepper is It's My Party (1074) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full It's My Party swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Chili Pepper
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Chili Pepper is Impatient Heart (0063) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Impatient Heart swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Chili Pepper
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Chili Pepper is Savannah (C2-543) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Savannah swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Chili Pepper
Clare has no exact twin of Chili Pepper. The nearest is Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Chili Pepper
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Chili Pepper is Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Chili Pepper
At Kompozit, the closest color to Chili Pepper is Impatient Heart (0063) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Impatient Heart swatch →