Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Strawberry Moon |
| SKU | 8001-9D |
| Hex | #E18D94 |
| RGB | 225, 141, 148 |
| HSL | 355°, 58%, 72% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Valspar Strawberry Moon
Strawberry Moon sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Strawberry Moon 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
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Strawberry Moon 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 #E18D94 in HSL space. Pair Strawberry Moon 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 Strawberry Moon Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Strawberry Moon 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 8001-9D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Strawberry Moon
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Strawberry Moon is Jaipur Pink (SW 6577) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jaipur Pink swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Strawberry Moon
Behr's nearest match is Medium Terracotta (210D-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Strawberry Moon without repainting risk. See the full Medium Terracotta swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Strawberry Moon
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Strawberry Moon is Pink Buff (1285) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Buff swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Strawberry Moon
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Strawberry Moon is Pink Flambe (PPG1186-4). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Pink Flambe and you'll get the same color. See the full Pink Flambe swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Strawberry Moon
The closest Glidden equivalent of Strawberry Moon is Pink Flambe (PPG1186-4). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). If Glidden is your counter, order Pink Flambe and you'll get the same color. See the full Pink Flambe swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Strawberry Moon
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Strawberry Moon. The nearest is Berrylicious (102-4DB) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berrylicious swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Strawberry Moon
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Strawberry Moon is Sakura Petal (HGSW 1035) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sakura Petal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Strawberry Moon
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Strawberry Moon. The nearest is Dusty Cedar (DE5115) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dusty Cedar swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Strawberry Moon
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Porcelain Rose (1094), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Strawberry Moon without repainting risk. See the full Porcelain Rose swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Strawberry Moon
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Strawberry Moon. The nearest is Rambling Rose (1143) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rambling Rose swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Strawberry Moon
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Strawberry Moon is Calf's Snout (BD53) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calf's Snout swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Strawberry Moon
Kompozit has no exact twin of Strawberry Moon. The nearest is Rambling Rose (1143) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rambling Rose swatch →