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.
Ref. #E66A77 · 1185-5
Bleeding Heart
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bleeding Heart Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Bleeding Heart 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 Bleeding Heart.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bleeding Heart's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.