Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Rosy Linen |
| SKU | 8004-4C |
| Hex | #C4B1AF |
| RGB | 196, 177, 175 |
| HSL | 6°, 15%, 73% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Rosy Linen
Rosy Linen sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Rosy Linen is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
11 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Rodda
Annie Sloan
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Rosy Linen 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 #C4B1AF in HSL space. Pair Rosy Linen 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 Rosy Linen Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rosy Linen 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 8004-4C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rosy Linen
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Artistic Taupe (SW 6030), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rosy Linen without repainting risk. See the full Artistic Taupe swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rosy Linen
At Behr, the closest color to Rosy Linen is Mauvette (PPU17-10) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mauvette swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rosy Linen
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Rosy Linen is Victorian Mauve (2114-50) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Victorian Mauve swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rosy Linen
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rosy Linen is Jack Rabbit (PPG1014-4) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jack Rabbit swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rosy Linen
Glidden's nearest match is Jack Rabbit (PPG1014-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rosy Linen without repainting risk. See the full Jack Rabbit swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rosy Linen
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Plush (402-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rosy Linen without repainting risk. See the full Plush swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rosy Linen
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Artsy Pink (HGSW 3026), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rosy Linen without repainting risk. See the full Artsy Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rosy Linen
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Young Fawn (DE6038), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rosy Linen without repainting risk. See the full Young Fawn swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rosy Linen
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Rosy Linen is Pink Drab (NO. 207) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Drab swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rosy Linen
At Rodda, the closest color to Rosy Linen is Kind Kiss (R122) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kind Kiss swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Rosy Linen
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Rosy Linen. The nearest is Paloma (PALOMA) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paloma swatch →