Calico Rose 150E-3 is a pink paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CE9BB3, LRV 40 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cranberry Ice from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CE9BB3 · 150E-3
Calico Rose
40%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Calico Rose Technical Profile
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Calico Rose in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Calico Rose in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCalico Rose
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCranberry Ice
Cranberry Ice
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Quilted Heart
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rosebay
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Exotic Lilac
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Candy Store
Kilz
Very similar
Pink Gazebo
PPG
Very similar
Pink Beauty
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pink Beauty
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Petunia Petal
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Calico Rose
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Calico Rose
#CE9BB3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AE8584
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Calico Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Calico Rose 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 Calico Rose.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Calico Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Calico Rose have?
Calico Rose 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 Calico Rose in your own space before committing.
What colors match Calico Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Calico Rose are Cranberry Ice by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Quilted Heart by Valspar (a near-identical match), Rosebay by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Calico Rose'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 Calico Rose?
Calico Rose has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.8, 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 Calico Rose's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.