Bleeding Heart 1185-5 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E66A77, estimated 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.
PPG · #E66A77 · 1185-5
Bleeding Heart
29%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bleeding Heart Technical Profile
HEX Code#E66A77
RGB230, 106, 119
Estimated LRV28.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Bleeding Heart
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Bleeding Heart from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bleeding Heart are Cactus Flower by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Lady Love by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Passion Pink by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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