Candy Coated 120B-5 is a pink paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FA8BD7, LRV 44 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blossoms in Spring from Hirshfield's (a visible but close match), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FA8BD7 · 120B-5
Candy Coated
44%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Candy Coated Technical Profile
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Candy Coated in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Candy Coated in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCandy Coated
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Hirshfield'sBlossoms in Spring
Blossoms in Spring
Hirshfield's
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Blossoms in Spring
Vista Paint
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Violet Kiss
Dunn-Edwards
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Spring Azalea
Benjamin Moore
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Raspberry Sorbet
Valspar
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Raspberry Pink
PPG
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Budding Blooms
Dutch Boy
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Candy Store
Kilz
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Haute Pink
Sherwin-Williams
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Shallot
Farrow & Ball
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Light Pink
RAL
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Wool .03
Colorhouse
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Candy Coated
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Candy Coated
#FA8BD7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D16176
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Candy Coated
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Candy Coated 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 Candy Coated.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Candy Coated — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Candy Coated have?
Candy Coated 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 Candy Coated in your own space before committing.
What colors match Candy Coated from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Candy Coated are Blossoms in Spring by Hirshfield's (a close match), Blossoms in Spring by Vista Paint (a close match), Violet Kiss by Dunn-Edwards (a close match) — the best options for getting Candy Coated'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 Candy Coated?
Candy Coated has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.7, 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 Candy Coated's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.