Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Mediterranean Sunset |
| SKU | V078-3 |
| Hex | #C8AEB0 |
| RGB | 200, 174, 176 |
| HSL | 355°, 19%, 73% |
| LRV | 45.4 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Valspar Mediterranean Sunset
Mediterranean Sunset sits in the mid-range at LRV 45.4, 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.
Mediterranean Sunset 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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Mediterranean Sunset 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 #C8AEB0 in HSL space. Pair Mediterranean Sunset 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 Mediterranean Sunset Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mediterranean Sunset 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 V078-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mediterranean Sunset
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mediterranean Sunset is Insightful Rose (SW 6023) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.4) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Insightful Rose swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mediterranean Sunset
At Behr, the closest color to Mediterranean Sunset is Pottery Clay (700A-3) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.4) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pottery Clay swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mediterranean Sunset
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mediterranean Sunset is Rose Bisque (2102-50) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45.4) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Bisque swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mediterranean Sunset
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Mediterranean Sunset. The nearest is Velveteen Crush (PPG1060-4) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Velveteen Crush swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mediterranean Sunset
Glidden has no exact twin of Mediterranean Sunset. The nearest is Jack Rabbit (PPG1014-4) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jack Rabbit swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mediterranean Sunset
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mediterranean Sunset is Allegory (401-2DB) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.4) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Allegory swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mediterranean Sunset
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mediterranean Sunset is Sweetened Plum (HGSW 3016) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.4) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweetened Plum swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mediterranean Sunset
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Mediterranean Sunset is Wispy Mauve (DE6045) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45.4) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wispy Mauve swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mediterranean Sunset
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Mediterranean Sunset. The nearest is Desireé (1219) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Desireé swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mediterranean Sunset
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Mediterranean Sunset. The nearest is Desireé (1219) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Desireé swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mediterranean Sunset
Rodda has no exact twin of Mediterranean Sunset. The nearest is Kind Kiss (R122) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kind Kiss swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mediterranean Sunset
Kompozit has no exact twin of Mediterranean Sunset. The nearest is Desireé (1219) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Desireé swatch →