Smoke Bush Rose S170-5 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A87881, LRV 26 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mauve Madness from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A87881 · S170-5
Smoke Bush Rose
26%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Smoke Bush Rose Technical Profile
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Smoke Bush Rose in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Smoke Bush Rose in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSmoke Bush Rose
Nearly identical
PPGMauve Madness
Mauve Madness
PPG
Nearly identical
Rare Find
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pressed Bloom
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lover's Tryst
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Audrey's Blush
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Posh Rose
Valspar
Very similar
Handmade Red
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Autumn Aspen
Kilz
Very similar
Rosewood
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pastel Violet
RAL
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smoke Bush Rose
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoke Bush Rose
#A87881
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9185
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smoke Bush Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoke Bush Rose 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 Smoke Bush Rose.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Smoke Bush Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoke Bush Rose have?
Smoke Bush Rose 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 Smoke Bush Rose in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smoke Bush Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoke Bush Rose are Mauve Madness by PPG (a near-identical match), Dusty Brick by PPG (a near-identical match), Rare Find by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Smoke Bush Rose'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 Smoke Bush Rose?
Smoke Bush Rose has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Smoke Bush Rose's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.