Queen'S Tart reads as warm and personal — works in bedrooms, nurseries, and any space where softness and warmth are the goal. At LRV 54 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it as a whole-room color in spaces meant to feel neutral or understated — it reads soft and personal, best as an accent.
Ref. #D3BCC5 · T12-16
Queen'S Tart
54%LRV Value
Queen'S Tart Technical Profile
What color is Behr Queen'S Tart (T12-16)? It's a medium warm pink — hex #D3BCC5, LRV 54. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Queen'S Tart is PPG Rose Marble — a near-identical match on the wall, with Vista Paint Pink Peace and PPG Old Mission Pink also close. At LRV 54, Queen'S Tart sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like Simply White, blonde wood floors, and brass or gold hardware. Deep green or forest accents add contrast that keeps it from feeling too sweet. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Under 2700K warm bulbs pinks and magentas glow warmly, leaning coral. Under 4000K cool light they read more vibrant — important for nursery and bedroom planning where bulb choice changes the mood. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Nearly identical
Pink Peace
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Nearly identical
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Mauve Finery
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Melting Violet
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Mauv-Elous
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Colors That Work With Queen'S Tart
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Queen'S Tart
#D3BCC5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Queen'S Tart
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Queen'S Tart 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 Queen'S Tart.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Queen'S Tart — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Queen'S Tart from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Queen'S Tart are Rose Marble by PPG (a near-identical match), Pink Peace by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Old Mission Pink by PPG (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Queen'S Tart's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Queen'S Tart?
Queen'S Tart has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.8, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Queen'S Tart depends on the room. Here's how to choose.