Briar Rose 1050-5 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C07281, LRV 25 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rose Apothecary from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C07281 · 1050-5
Briar Rose
25%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Briar Rose Technical Profile
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Briar Rose in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Briar Rose in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBriar Rose
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRose Apothecary
Rose Apothecary
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Smell the Roses
Behr
Nearly identical
Brazilian Blush
Valspar
Very similar
Glam
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blossom
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rita's Rouge
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Glam
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Prom Dress
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Peaking Pink
Kilz
Visible difference
Antique Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Briar Rose
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Briar Rose
#C07281
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B09082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Briar Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Briar 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 Briar 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.
Briar Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Briar Rose have?
Briar Rose by PPG has a warm (pink) 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 Briar Rose in your own space before committing.
What colors match Briar Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Briar Rose are Rose Apothecary by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Smell the Roses by Behr (a near-identical match), Hollyhock Bloom by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Briar 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 Briar Rose?
Briar Rose has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Briar Rose's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.