Sweet Nectar 190C-3 is a pink paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFAEC3, LRV 60 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Climbing Rose from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFAEC3 · 190C-3
Sweet Nectar
60%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Sweet Nectar Technical Profile
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Sweet Nectar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Nectar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSweet Nectar
Nearly identical
Vista PaintClimbing Rose
Climbing Rose
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Baby's Blanket
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blush Tone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pink Carnation
PPG
Nearly identical
Pink Flutter
Valspar
Very similar
Rose Mallow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Parisian Rose
Dutch Boy
Very similar
In the Pink
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sincerity
Kilz
Visible difference
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Nectar
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Nectar
#FFAEC3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6795C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Nectar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Nectar 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 Sweet Nectar.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Nectar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Nectar have?
Sweet Nectar by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sweet Nectar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Nectar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Nectar are Climbing Rose by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Baby's Blanket by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Blush Tone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet Nectar'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 Sweet Nectar?
Sweet Nectar has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.0, 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.
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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 Sweet Nectar's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.