Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Madagascar Pink |
| SKU | PPG1050-4 |
| Hex | #D194A2 |
| RGB | 209, 148, 162 |
| HSL | 346°, 40%, 70% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About PPG / Glidden Madagascar Pink
Madagascar Pink sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Madagascar Pink 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Madagascar 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 #D194A2 in HSL space. Pair Madagascar 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 Madagascar Pink Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Madagascar 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 PPG1050-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Madagascar Pink. The nearest is Rosebay (SW 6563) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rosebay swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
At Behr, the closest color to Madagascar Pink is Fondue (170F-4) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fondue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Madagascar Pink. The nearest is Palermo Rose (1278) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Palermo Rose swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
At Valspar, the closest color to Madagascar Pink is Nana's Rose (1008-4A) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.1 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nana's Rose swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
The closest Glidden equivalent of Madagascar Pink is Madagascar Pink (PPG1050-4). At ΔE 0.35 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Glidden is your counter, order Madagascar Pink and you'll get the same color. See the full Madagascar Pink swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Madagascar Pink. The nearest is Contemporary Mauve (201-4DB) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Contemporary Mauve swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Madagascar Pink. The nearest is Rosee Pink (HGSW 1015) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rosee Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Madagascar Pink. The nearest is Rose Meadow (DE6025) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rose Meadow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Madagascar Pink. The nearest is Garnet Shadow (0091) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garnet Shadow swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Madagascar Pink
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Madagascar Pink. The nearest is Turkey Wattle (BD52) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 44 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Turkey Wattle swatch →