Lighthearted Rose
PPG1049-4 · #C6A2A9 · LRV 41 — warm red tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Razzle Dazzle20
- 2Coming up Roses30
- 3Lighthearted Rose41
- 4Pale Cherry Blossom61
- 5Romance66
What Color Is Lighthearted Rose, Really?
Lighthearted Rose reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how PPG / Glidden PPG1049-4 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Lighthearted Rose
Lighthearted 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.
How Lighting Changes Lighthearted Rose
Lighthearted Rose sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Most complaints about Lighthearted Rose 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1049-4 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 | Rose EmbroiderySW 6297 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.1 | 39 | Color page → |
| Behr | Hydrangea BouquetHDC-CT-08A · Behr | 1.2 | 42 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Lychee BerryP075 · Valspar | 2.6 | 39.8 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Lighthearted RosePPG1049-4 · Glidden | 0.7 | 40 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Reddish Egret347-4DB · Dutch Boy | 1.4 | 39 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Mythic MauveHGSW 2025 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 2.1 | 39 | Color page → |
Similar PPG / Glidden Colors
The nearest shades to Lighthearted 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.
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 #C6A2A9 in HSL space. Pair Lighthearted Rose with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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