Twice Shy
V079-4 · #C38C8F · LRV 32.5 — warm red tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Razzle Dazzle20
- 2Bubblegum Pink26
- 3Twice Shy32.5
- 4Vintage Tea Rose47
- 5Pale Cherry Blossom61
What Color Is Twice Shy, Really?
Twice Shy reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar V079-4 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Twice Shy
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.
How Lighting Changes 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.
Most complaints about Twice Shy 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 V079-4 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 | Pressed FlowerSW 6304 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.5 | 35 | Color page → |
| Behr | Cherry JuiceS130-4 · Behr | 2.7 | 33 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Toasted Mauve1279 · Benjamin Moore | 2.5 | 32 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Floral TapestryPPG1052-4 · PPG / Glidden | 2.1 | 34 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Floral TapestryPPG1052-4 · Glidden | 2.0 | 34 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Romantic Pink303-4DB · Dutch Boy | 1.6 | 31 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The 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.
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 #C38C8F in HSL space. Pair Twice Shy with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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