Barely Rose 1045-2 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EDE0E3, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rosemist from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EDE0E3 · 1045-2
Barely Rose
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Barely Rose Technical Profile
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Barely Rose in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Barely Rose in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBarely Rose
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreRosemist
Rosemist
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pink Posey
Behr
Nearly identical
Winter Sunrise
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pink Sonata
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Princess Irene
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
First Impression
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rosie Posie
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cotton Candy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bridal Blush
Kilz
Very similar
Great White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Barely Rose
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Barely Rose
#EDE0E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9085
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Barely Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Barely 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Barely 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.
Barely Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Barely Rose have?
Barely Rose by PPG has a neutral 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 Barely Rose in your own space before committing.
What colors match Barely Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barely Rose are Rosemist by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pink Posey by Behr (a near-identical match), Winter Sunrise by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Barely 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 Barely Rose?
Barely Rose has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Barely Rose's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.