Bleeding Heart by PPG paint color
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Ref. #E66A77 · 1185-5

Bleeding Heart

29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Bleeding Heart 1185-5 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E66A77, LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cactus Flower from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Bleeding Heart Technical Profile

HEX Code#E66A77
RGB230, 106, 119
LRV28.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandPPG

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Bleeding Heart in Every Brand

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

PPGBleeding Heart
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCactus Flower

Cactus Flower

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Lady Love

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Passion Pink

Valspar

Nearly identical

Guava Jam

Behr

Nearly identical

Redstone

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Watermelon Core

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Grenadine

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Antique Pink

RAL

Very similar

Pink Explosion

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Cool Watermelon

Kilz

Visible difference

Red Earth

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Bleeding Heart

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Bleeding Heart

#E66A77

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C5906D

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Bleeding Heart

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Cactus Flower

Complement

Liquid Blue

Bleeding Heart Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Tampico Brown

Pop

Red Geranium

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Magic Magenta

Pop

Mojo

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Pinehurst

Pop

Montego Bay

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Bleeding Heart.

Pink Salmon

PPG · 99RR 27/498

#E56971

Strawberry Rouge

PPG · 90RR 27/440

#DE6E79

Cherry Brandy

PPG · 1184-5

#E26B81

Watermelon Smoothie

PPG · 74RR 28/432

#E26E84

Siesta Rose

PPG · 1188-5

#EC7878

Temptation Rose

PPG · 10YR 30/400

#DE7A76

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Begonia

Behr · HDC-SP16-12

#DF8A82

Wild Horse

Behr · S-G-770

#4F3631

Party Pink

Vista Paint · 8121

#F1B7C3

Lusty Orange

Hirshfield's · 1072

#EFAFA7

Ablaze

Sherwin-Williams · 6870

#C04641

Bed of Roses

Benjamin Moore · 1318

#F7C2C7

Bleeding Heart — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Bleeding Heart have?
Bleeding Heart by PPG 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 Bleeding Heart in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bleeding Heart from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bleeding Heart are Cactus Flower by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lady Love by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Passion Pink by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bleeding Heart'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 Bleeding Heart?
Bleeding Heart has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.5, 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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