Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Honeysuckle Rose |
| SKU | 2002-3C |
| Hex | #DD8A89 |
| RGB | 221, 138, 137 |
| HSL | 1°, 55%, 70% |
| LRV | 35.5 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Valspar Honeysuckle Rose
Honeysuckle Rose sits in the mid-range at LRV 35.5, 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.
Honeysuckle 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Honeysuckle 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 #DD8A89 in HSL space. Pair Honeysuckle 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 Honeysuckle Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Honeysuckle 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 2002-3C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Honeysuckle Rose
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Honeysuckle Rose is Memorable Rose (SW 6311) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35.5) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Memorable Rose swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Honeysuckle Rose
At Behr, the closest color to Honeysuckle Rose is Begonia (HDC-SP16-12) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35.5) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Begonia swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Honeysuckle Rose
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Pink Buff (1285), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35.5) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Honeysuckle Rose without repainting risk. See the full Pink Buff swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Honeysuckle Rose
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Honeysuckle Rose is Pink Clay Pot (PPG1051-4) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35.5) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Clay Pot swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Honeysuckle Rose
Glidden's nearest match is Berrydale (10YR 32/324), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35.5) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Honeysuckle Rose without repainting risk. See the full Berrydale swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Honeysuckle Rose
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Honeysuckle Rose is Memorable Rose (HGSW 2045) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35.5) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Memorable Rose swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Honeysuckle Rose
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Honeysuckle Rose. The nearest is Cultured Rose (DE5123) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cultured Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Honeysuckle Rose
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Honeysuckle Rose is Porcelain Rose (1094) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 35.5) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Porcelain Rose swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Honeysuckle Rose
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Honeysuckle Rose. The nearest is Graceful Ballerina (1073) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Graceful Ballerina swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Honeysuckle Rose
Clare has no exact twin of Honeysuckle Rose. The nearest is Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Honeysuckle Rose
Kompozit has no exact twin of Honeysuckle Rose. The nearest is Graceful Ballerina (1073) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Graceful Ballerina swatch →