Awakening 18-05 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BB9E9B, estimated LRV 37 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rosey Glow from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #BB9E9B · 18-05
Awakening
37%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Awakening Technical Profile
HEX Code#BB9E9B
RGB187, 158, 155
Estimated LRV37.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Awakening
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Awakening
#BB9E9B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9D85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Awakening
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Awakening 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
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Awakening — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Awakening have?
Awakening by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Awakening from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Awakening are Rosey Glow by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Dressy Rose by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Sandblast by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Awakening'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 Awakening?
Awakening has a estimated lightness value of 37.4, 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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