Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Mexican Chile |
| SKU | 1186-5 |
| Hex | #D16D76 |
| RGB | 209, 109, 118 |
| HSL | 355°, 52%, 62% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About PPG / Glidden Mexican Chile
Mexican Chile sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Mexican Chile 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
10 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
C2 Paint
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Mexican Chile 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 #D16D76 in HSL space. Pair Mexican Chile 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 Mexican Chile Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mexican Chile 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 1186-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mexican Chile
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Pink Flamingo (SW 80), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Mexican Chile without repainting risk. See the full Pink Flamingo swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mexican Chile
Behr's nearest match is Strawberry Taffy (P150-5A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Mexican Chile without repainting risk. See the full Strawberry Taffy swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mexican Chile
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mexican Chile is Deco Rose (1328) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deco Rose swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mexican Chile
Valspar has no exact twin of Mexican Chile. The nearest is Doric Pink (1008-3C) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27.9 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Doric Pink swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mexican Chile
The closest Glidden equivalent of Mexican Chile is Obsessed (PPG1186-5). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Glidden is your counter, order Obsessed and you'll get the same color. See the full Obsessed swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mexican Chile
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Mexican Chile. The nearest is Blossom (102-5DB) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blossom swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mexican Chile
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Robust Pink (HGSW 1054), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Mexican Chile without repainting risk. See the full Robust Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mexican Chile
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Mexican Chile. The nearest is Geranium Red (DE5089) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Geranium Red swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mexican Chile
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mexican Chile is Heart to Heart (1100) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heart to Heart swatch →