Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Shaded Primrose |
| SKU | 8002-7C |
| Hex | #EAA8A8 |
| RGB | 234, 168, 168 |
| HSL | 0°, 61%, 79% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Valspar 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.
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.
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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Shaded Primrose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shaded Primrose 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 8002-7C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shaded Primrose
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Shaded Primrose is Youthful Coral (SW 6604) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 48) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Youthful Coral swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Shaded Primrose
At Behr, the closest color to Shaded Primrose is Coral Fountain (MQ4-03) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coral Fountain swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Shaded Primrose
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Pink Punch (2006-50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Shaded Primrose without repainting risk. See the full Pink Punch swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Shaded Primrose
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Shaded Primrose is Soft Salmon (PPG1190-4) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soft Salmon swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Shaded Primrose
At Glidden, the closest color to Shaded Primrose is Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue (49BB 51/186) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Shaded Primrose
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Pinktastic (203-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Shaded Primrose without repainting risk. See the full Pinktastic swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shaded Primrose
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Shaded Primrose is Indulgent Peach (HGSW 1076) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 48) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Indulgent Peach swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Shaded Primrose
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Shaded Primrose is Roseberry (DE5122) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roseberry swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Shaded Primrose
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Shaded Primrose. The nearest is Blooth Pink (NO. 9806) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blooth Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Shaded Primrose
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Shaded Primrose is Wood Nymph (1093) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wood Nymph swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Shaded Primrose
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Shaded Primrose is Wood Nymph (1093) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wood Nymph swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Shaded Primrose
At Kompozit, the closest color to Shaded Primrose is Wood Nymph (1093) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wood Nymph swatch →