Birthday Candle 100C-3 is a pink paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D09BD0, LRV 41 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Japanese Lilac from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D09BD0 · 100C-3
Birthday Candle
41%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Birthday Candle Technical Profile
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Birthday Candle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Birthday Candle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBirthday Candle
Very similar
Vista PaintJapanese Lilac
Japanese Lilac
Vista Paint
Very similar
Favorite Lavender
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Carnation Rose
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Chateau Rose
PPG
Very similar
Plink
Valspar
Very similar
Dahlia Pink
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Head Over Heels
Kilz
Very similar
Exotic Fuchsia
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Novel Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Birthday Candle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Birthday Candle
#D09BD0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AF8399
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Birthday Candle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Birthday Candle Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Birthday Candle.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Birthday Candle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Birthday Candle have?
Birthday Candle by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Birthday Candle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Birthday Candle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Birthday Candle are Japanese Lilac by Vista Paint (a very close match), Favorite Lavender by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Autumn Sedum by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Birthday Candle's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Birthday Candle?
Birthday Candle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Birthday Candle's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.