Cottage Rose PMD-70 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D9A89A, 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.
Ref. #D9A89A · PMD-70
Cottage Rose
45%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cottage Rose Technical Profile
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Cottage Rose in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cottage Rose in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCottage Rose
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWarm Sands
Warm Sands
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Auburn Wave
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cedarville
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Salmon Mousse
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
A Li'L Cheeky
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Londonderry Coral
PPG
Very similar
Orange Ginger
Kilz
Very similar
Mellow Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Arizona Dust
Valspar
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cottage Rose
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Cottage Rose.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cottage Rose in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cottage Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cottage Rose are Warm Sands by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sunbaked Clay by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Auburn Wave by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Cottage Rose's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.