Cottage Rose PMD-70 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D9A89A, estimated LRV 45 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Warm Sands from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #D9A89A · PMD-70
Cottage Rose
45%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cottage Rose Technical Profile
HEX Code#D9A89A
RGB217, 168, 154
Estimated LRV45.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Cottage Rose
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cottage Rose
#D9A89A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5A57D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cottage Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cottage 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
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Cottage Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cottage Rose have?
Cottage Rose by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cottage Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cottage Rose are Warm Sands by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sunbaked Clay by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Auburn Wave by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cottage 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 Cottage Rose?
Cottage Rose has a estimated lightness value of 45.1, 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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