Pink Quartz S160-2 is a pink paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E2B4C0, LRV 53 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tara from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2B4C0 · S160-2
Pink Quartz
53%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pink Quartz Technical Profile
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Pink Quartz in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pink Quartz in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPink Quartz
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreTara
Tara
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sweety Pie
Valspar
Nearly identical
Acadia Bloom
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Love In A Mist
PPG
Very similar
Acadia Bloom
Vista Paint
Very similar
Vintage Glass
Dutch Boy
Very similar
In the Pink
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Berries 'n' Cream
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Berry Cream
Kilz
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pink Quartz
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pink Quartz
#E2B4C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B48B7E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pink Quartz
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pink Quartz 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 Pink Quartz.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pink Quartz — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pink Quartz have?
Pink Quartz 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 Pink Quartz in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pink Quartz from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pink Quartz are Tara by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sweety Pie by Valspar (a near-identical match), Acadia Bloom by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pink Quartz'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 Pink Quartz?
Pink Quartz has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Pink Quartz's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.