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Ref. #C48592 · S160-4

Portuguese Dawn

33%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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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.

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Portuguese Dawn Technical Profile

HEX Code#C48592
RGB196, 133, 146
LRV33.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyred
BrandBehr

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Romantic Pink

Complement

Aquastone

Portuguese Dawn Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Baked Biscotti

Trim

Whipped Cream

Accent

This Color

Pop

Red Jalapeno

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Mother Nature

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Lagoon

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Oriental Red

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Exotic Red

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Salmon Pink

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Leaf Rust

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Sun Dried Tomato

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#692B2B

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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