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Ref. #CA4042 · 1101

Mullen Pink

17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Mullen Pink 1101 is a red paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #CA4042, LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mullen Pink from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Mullen Pink Technical Profile

HEX Code#CA4042
RGB202, 64, 66
LRV16.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandHirshfield's

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Mullen Pink in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Mullen Pink in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Hirshfield'sMullen Pink
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMullen Pink

Mullen Pink

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Candy Crush

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Rojo Torero

Behr

Nearly identical

Strawberry Red

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Red Geranium

PPG

Nearly identical

Red Bliss

Valspar

Very similar

Luscious Scarlet

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Pure Red

RAL

Very similar

Romesco

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Stop

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Atomic Red

Kilz

Visible difference

Petal .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Mullen Pink

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Mullen Pink

#CA4042

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#BC9876

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Mullen Pink

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Mullen Pink

Complement

Brilliant Sea

Mullen Pink Room Palettes

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

Walls

Santo

Trim

Vienna Dawn

Accent

Brownstone

Pop

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Majestic Plum

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Grassy Meadow

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

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Tropical Heat

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Sweet Baby Rose

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Empower

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Endless Possibilities

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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.

Oriental Red

Kilz · LA120-02

#7D3436

Exotic Red

Benjamin Moore · 2086-10

#B42836

Salmon Pink

RAL · 3022

#D95030

Positively Pink

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#E7BFB6

Leaf Rust

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#A0392F

Sun Dried Tomato

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#692B2B

Mullen Pink — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Mullen Pink have?
Mullen Pink by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) 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 Mullen Pink in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mullen Pink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mullen Pink are Mullen Pink by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Candy Crush by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Painter’s Red by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mullen Pink'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 Mullen Pink?
Mullen Pink has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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