Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Geranium Pink |
| SKU | PPG1182-6 |
| Hex | #C56887 |
| RGB | 197, 104, 135 |
| HSL | 340°, 44%, 59% |
| LRV | 24 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About PPG / Glidden Geranium Pink
With an LRV of 24, Geranium Pink is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its magenta 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.
Geranium 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.
Closest matches by brand
8 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
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Geranium Pink 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 #C56887 in HSL space. Pair Geranium Pink 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 Geranium Pink Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Geranium Pink 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 PPG1182-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Geranium Pink
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Geranium Pink is Dragon Fruit (SW 6855) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dragon Fruit swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Geranium Pink
At Behr, the closest color to Geranium Pink is Lovable (160D-5) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lovable swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Geranium Pink
Valspar has no exact twin of Geranium Pink. The nearest is Rose Dust (1002-1B) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22.9 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rose Dust swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Geranium Pink
The closest Glidden equivalent of Geranium Pink is Geranium Pink (PPG1182-6). At ΔE 0.32 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24). If Glidden is your counter, order Geranium Pink and you'll get the same color. See the full Geranium Pink swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Geranium Pink
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Geranium Pink. The nearest is Blossom (102-5DB) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blossom swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Geranium Pink
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Geranium Pink. The nearest is Rose Apothecary (DEFD17) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rose Apothecary swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Geranium Pink
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Geranium Pink. The nearest is Fuscia Fizz (1151) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fuscia Fizz swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Geranium Pink
Kompozit has no exact twin of Geranium Pink. The nearest is Fuscia Fizz (1151) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fuscia Fizz swatch →