Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Gilman Rose |
| SKU | 1008-8A |
| Hex | #C6908B |
| RGB | 198, 144, 139 |
| HSL | 5°, 34%, 66% |
| LRV | 33.7 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Valspar Gilman Rose
Gilman Rose sits in the mid-range at LRV 33.7, 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.
Gilman 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
13 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
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Gilman Rose 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 #C6908B in HSL space. Pair Gilman 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.
Valspar Gilman Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gilman 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 Valspar 1008-8A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gilman Rose
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gilman Rose is Pressed Flower (SW 6304) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 33.7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pressed Flower swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gilman Rose
At Behr, the closest color to Gilman Rose is Pressed Blossoms (MQ1-18) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33.7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pressed Blossoms swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gilman Rose
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Gilman Rose is Antique Rose (2173-40) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33.7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antique Rose swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gilman Rose
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Gilman Rose is Floral Tapestry (PPG1052-4) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33.7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Floral Tapestry swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gilman Rose
At Glidden, the closest color to Gilman Rose is Floral Tapestry (PPG1052-4) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33.7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Floral Tapestry swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gilman Rose
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gilman Rose is Driscoll Pink (302-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 33.7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Driscoll Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gilman Rose
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gilman Rose is French Heather (HGSW 2035) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 33.7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Heather swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gilman Rose
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Gilman Rose. The nearest is Revival Rose (DEC701) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Revival Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gilman Rose
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Gilman Rose. The nearest is Prophetess (0079) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Prophetess swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gilman Rose
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Gilman Rose. The nearest is Garnet Shadow (0091) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 33.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garnet Shadow swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gilman Rose
At Clare, the closest color to Gilman Rose is Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 33.7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gilman Rose
Kompozit has no exact twin of Gilman Rose. The nearest is Garnet Shadow (0091) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garnet Shadow swatch →