Portuguese Dawn S160-4 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C48592, LRV 33 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is King's Cloak from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C48592 · S160-4
Portuguese Dawn
33%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Portuguese Dawn Technical Profile
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Portuguese Dawn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Portuguese Dawn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPortuguese Dawn
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sKing's Cloak
King's Cloak
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
King’s Cloak
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Princess
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Doric Pink
Valspar
Very similar
Vintage Rouge Red
PPG
Very similar
Rose Lane
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rennie'S Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Red Clover
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sincerity
Kilz
Very similar
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Portuguese Dawn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Portuguese Dawn
#C48592
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AE9084
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Portuguese Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Portuguese Dawn 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 Portuguese Dawn.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Portuguese Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Portuguese Dawn have?
Portuguese Dawn by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 Portuguese Dawn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Portuguese Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Portuguese Dawn are King's Cloak by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), King’s Cloak by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Princess by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Portuguese Dawn'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 Portuguese Dawn?
Portuguese Dawn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.0, 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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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 Portuguese Dawn's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.