Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Mexicali Rose |
| SKU | PPG18-06 |
| Hex | #C49C9F |
| RGB | 196, 156, 159 |
| HSL | 356°, 25%, 69% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About PPG / Glidden Mexicali Rose
Mexicali Rose sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Mexicali 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 Mexicali 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 #C49C9F in HSL space. Pair Mexicali 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 Mexicali Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mexicali 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 PPG18-06 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mexicali Rose
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Mexicali Rose is Rose Embroidery (SW 6297). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Rose Embroidery and you'll get the same color. See the full Rose Embroidery swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mexicali Rose
Behr's nearest match is Lady Guinevere (MQ1-13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Mexicali Rose without repainting risk. See the full Lady Guinevere swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mexicali Rose
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mexicali Rose is Cherry Malt (2104-50) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cherry Malt swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mexicali Rose
At Valspar, the closest color to Mexicali Rose is Lychee Berry (P075) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39.8 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lychee Berry swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mexicali Rose
The closest Glidden equivalent of Mexicali Rose is Mexicali Rose (PPG18-06). At ΔE 0.36 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Glidden is your counter, order Mexicali Rose and you'll get the same color. See the full Mexicali Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mexicali Rose
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mexicali Rose is Reddish Egret (347-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Reddish Egret swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mexicali Rose
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Mexicali Rose is Mythic Mauve (HGSW 2025). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Mythic Mauve and you'll get the same color. See the full Mythic Mauve swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mexicali Rose
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rose Meadow (DE6025), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Mexicali Rose without repainting risk. See the full Rose Meadow swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mexicali Rose
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Mexicali Rose is Cinder Rose (NO. 246) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cinder Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mexicali Rose
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mexicali Rose is Lockhart (0098) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lockhart swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mexicali Rose
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mexicali Rose is Harvest Blessing (0105) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harvest Blessing swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mexicali Rose
At Kompozit, the closest color to Mexicali Rose is Harvest Blessing (0105) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harvest Blessing swatch →