Shaded Primrose
8002-7C · #EAA8A8 · LRV 48 — warm red tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Razzle Dazzle20
- 2Retro Pink38
- 3Shaded Primrose48
- 4Pale Cherry Blossom61
- 5First Light76
What Color Is Shaded Primrose, Really?
Shaded Primrose reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar 8002-7C behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Shaded Primrose
Shaded Primrose 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.
How Lighting Changes Shaded Primrose
Shaded Primrose sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Most complaints about Shaded Primrose 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 8002-7C 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Youthful CoralSW 6604 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.1 | 52 | Color page → |
| Behr | InfatuationP170-3 · Behr | 1.8 | 47 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Pink Punch2006-50 · Benjamin Moore | 1.2 | 48 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Soft SalmonPPG1190-4 · PPG / Glidden | 3.1 | 49 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue49BB 51/186 · Glidden | 3.1 | 51 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Pinktastic203-3DB · Dutch Boy | 1.8 | 51 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Shaded Primrose 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 #EAA8A8 in HSL space. Pair Shaded Primrose with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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