Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Ceremonial Ochre |
| SKU | V080-4 |
| Hex | #C0827B |
| RGB | 192, 130, 123 |
| HSL | 6°, 35%, 62% |
| LRV | 28.6 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Valspar Ceremonial Ochre
Ceremonial Ochre sits in the mid-range at LRV 28.6, 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.
Ceremonial Ochre 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
14 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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Ceremonial Ochre within Valspar'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 #C0827B in HSL space. Pair Ceremonial Ochre 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.
Valspar Ceremonial Ochre Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ceremonial Ochre 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 Valspar V080-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ceremonial Ochre
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Coral Rose (SW 9004), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.6) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Ceremonial Ochre without repainting risk. See the full Coral Rose swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ceremonial Ochre
Behr has no exact twin of Ceremonial Ochre. The nearest is Suntan Glow (230F-5) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Suntan Glow swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ceremonial Ochre
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Ceremonial Ochre. The nearest is Savannah Clay (047) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 28.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Savannah Clay swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ceremonial Ochre
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Ceremonial Ochre is Chili Pepper (PPG1057-5) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.6) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chili Pepper swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ceremonial Ochre
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Ceremonial Ochre. The nearest is Romantic Pink (303-4DB) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Romantic Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ceremonial Ochre
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Posey Pink (HGSW 2054), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28.6) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Ceremonial Ochre without repainting risk. See the full Posey Pink swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ceremonial Ochre
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Fruit Fool (NO. 9911), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28.6) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Ceremonial Ochre without repainting risk. See the full Fruit Fool swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ceremonial Ochre
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Ceremonial Ochre is Impatient Heart (0063) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 28.6) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Impatient Heart swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ceremonial Ochre
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Ceremonial Ochre is Impatient Heart (0063) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28.6) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Impatient Heart swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ceremonial Ochre
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Ceremonial Ochre is Savannah (C2-543) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 28.6) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Savannah swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Ceremonial Ochre
At Clare, the closest color to Ceremonial Ochre is Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28.6) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Ceremonial Ochre
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Ceremonial Ochre. The nearest is Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 28.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ceremonial Ochre
At Kompozit, the closest color to Ceremonial Ochre is Impatient Heart (0063) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.6) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Impatient Heart swatch →