Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Twice Shy |
| SKU | V079-4 |
| Hex | #C38C8F |
| RGB | 195, 140, 143 |
| HSL | 357°, 31%, 66% |
| LRV | 32.5 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Valspar Twice Shy
Twice Shy sits in the mid-range at LRV 32.5, 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.
Twice Shy 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
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Twice Shy 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 #C38C8F in HSL space. Pair Twice Shy 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 Twice Shy Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Twice Shy 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 V079-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Twice Shy
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Twice Shy is Pressed Flower (SW 6304) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32.5) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pressed Flower swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Twice Shy
Behr's nearest match is Foxen (200F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32.5) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Twice Shy without repainting risk. See the full Foxen swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Twice Shy
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Twice Shy is Toasted Mauve (1279) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.5) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Toasted Mauve swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Twice Shy
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Twice Shy is Floral Tapestry (PPG1052-4) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32.5) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Floral Tapestry swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Twice Shy
Glidden's nearest match is Floral Tapestry (PPG1052-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32.5) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Twice Shy without repainting risk. See the full Floral Tapestry swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Twice Shy
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Romantic Pink (303-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 32.5) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Twice Shy without repainting risk. See the full Romantic Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Twice Shy
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Twice Shy is French Heather (HGSW 2035) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32.5) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Heather swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Twice Shy
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Prophetess (0079), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32.5) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Twice Shy without repainting risk. See the full Prophetess swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Twice Shy
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Prophetess (0079), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.5) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Twice Shy without repainting risk. See the full Prophetess swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Twice Shy
Clare has no exact twin of Twice Shy. The nearest is Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Twice Shy
Kompozit's nearest match is Prophetess (0079), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 32.5) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Twice Shy without repainting risk. See the full Prophetess swatch →