Playful Pink
2001-3B · #C16566 · LRV 21.6 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Rumors8
- 2Million Dollar Red13
- 3Playful Pink21.6
- 4Rejuvenate30
- 5Tangerine Dream36
What Color Is Playful Pink, Really?
Playful Pink reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Valspar 2001-3B behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Playful Pink
Playful Pink works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
How Lighting Changes Playful Pink
With an LRV of 21.6, Playful Pink is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Playful Pink are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar 2001-3B directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Tapestry RedHDC-CL-10 · Behr | 2.8 | 22 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Bubble TeaCSP-1180 · Benjamin Moore | 2.1 | 22 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | FirecrackerPPG1190-6 · PPG / Glidden | 4.7 | 21 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Candystripe Red90RR 22/344 · Glidden | 3.2 | 22 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Tandoor Spice205-5DB · Dutch Boy | 2.7 | 21 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Ruddy RoseHGSW 2053 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 2.9 | 21 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Playful Pink within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C16566 in HSL space. Pair Playful Pink with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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