Pale Shrimp 160A-2 is a pink paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FDD8E8, LRV 76 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rose Glow from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDD8E8 · 160A-2
Pale Shrimp
76%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pale Shrimp Technical Profile
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Pale Shrimp in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Shrimp in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPale Shrimp
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRose Glow
Rose Glow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rose Rhapsody
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Newborn Pink
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Summer Cosmos
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hello Dolly
Valspar
Very similar
Frosted Pink
PPG
Very similar
Pink Lemoncello
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Priscilla
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Sweet Blush
Kilz
Visible difference
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Shrimp
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Shrimp
#FDD8E8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D06962
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Shrimp
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Shrimp 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 Pale Shrimp.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Shrimp — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Shrimp have?
Pale Shrimp 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 Pale Shrimp in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Shrimp from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Shrimp are Rose Glow by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Ballet Slipper by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Rose Rhapsody by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale Shrimp'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 Pale Shrimp?
Pale Shrimp has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Pale Shrimp's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.