Carnation Festival HDC-AC-28A is a pink paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #915771, LRV 14 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grandeur Plum from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #915771 · HDC-AC-28A
Carnation Festival
14%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Carnation Festival Technical Profile
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Carnation Festival in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Carnation Festival in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCarnation Festival
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGrandeur Plum
Grandeur Plum
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Plumberry
Valspar
Nearly identical
Vintage Claret
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Raspberry Kiss
PPG
Very similar
Rosewine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Immortality
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Immortality
Vista Paint
Very similar
De Janeiro
Kilz
Very similar
Artesian Plum
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Signal Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Colors That Work With Carnation Festival
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carnation Festival
#915771
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A47977
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carnation Festival
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carnation Festival 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 Carnation Festival.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Carnation Festival — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carnation Festival have?
Carnation Festival 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 Carnation Festival in your own space before committing.
What colors match Carnation Festival from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carnation Festival are Grandeur Plum by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Plumberry by Valspar (a near-identical match), Vintage Claret by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Carnation Festival'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 Carnation Festival?
Carnation Festival has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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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 Carnation Festival's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.