Ref. #B86F82 · MQ1-8
Smell The Roses
23%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Smell The Roses Technical Profile
What color is Smell The Roses? It's a deep warm pink with the hex code #B86F82. Colors similar to Smell The Roses include PPG Wright Old Rose, PPG Briar Rose, Kilz Peaking Pink. Smell The Roses has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Smell The Roses creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. 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. 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.
Colors Similar to Smell The Roses
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smell The Roses
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smell The Roses
#B86F82
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AE8E84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smell The Roses
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smell The Roses 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 Smell The Roses.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Smell The Roses — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smell The Roses have?
Smell The Roses by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the pink color family.
What colors match Smell The Roses from other brands?
The closest matches are Wright Old Rose by PPG (#C07281), Briar Rose by PPG (#C07281), Peaking Pink by Kilz (#B16D85). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Smell The Roses?
Smell The Roses has an LRV of 23.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Smell The Roses's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.