Crush RA190-01 is a pink paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #CBACD0, LRV 47 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Graceful Garden from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBACD0 · RA190-01
Crush
47%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Crush Technical Profile
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Crush in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Crush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzCrush
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGraceful Garden
Graceful Garden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Birthday Wishes
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Windsor Purple
PPG
Nearly identical
Graceful Garden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Purple Easter Egg
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Plink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Free Spirit
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Candlelight Dinner
Behr
Very similar
Pretty Petunia
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crush
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crush
#CBACD0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD859F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crush 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Crush.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Crush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crush have?
Crush by Kilz 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 Crush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crush are Graceful Garden by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Birthday Wishes by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Windsor Purple by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Crush'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 Crush?
Crush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.8, 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 Crush's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.