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Ref. #CA4B65 · 1184-7

California Wine

19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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California Wine 1184-7 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CA4B65, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Eros Pink from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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California Wine Technical Profile

HEX Code#CA4B65
RGB202, 75, 101
LRV18.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandPPG

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California Wine in Every Brand

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

PPGCalifornia Wine
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsEros Pink

Eros Pink

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Rosy Blush

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Mon Cher Ami

Valspar

Very similar

Ibis Pink

Kilz

Very similar

Pink Punch

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Pinkelicious

Behr

Very similar

Temptress

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Pinked Azalea

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Temptress

Vista Paint

Very similar

Telemagenta

RAL

Visible difference

Romesco

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With California Wine

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

California Wine

#CA4B65

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#BA8B78

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for California Wine

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

California Wine

Complement

St Pattys Day

California Wine Room Palettes

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

Walls

Executive Taupe

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Bigfoot

Pop

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Purple Clouds

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Magic Magenta

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Birch

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Country Club

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to California Wine.

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Cranberry Splash

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Salsa Diane

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Kenny's Kiss

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French Stripe Red

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More red colors from other brands

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

Party Pink

Vista Paint · 8121

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Lusty Orange

Hirshfield's · 1072

#EFAFA7

Ablaze

Sherwin-Williams · 6870

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Bed of Roses

Benjamin Moore · 1318

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Piglet

Dunn-Edwards · DE5086

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Intrigue

Behr · P160-6

#C02741

California Wine — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does California Wine have?
California Wine 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 California Wine in your own space before committing.
What colors match California Wine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to California Wine are Eros Pink by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Rosy Blush by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mon Cher Ami by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting California Wine'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 California Wine?
California Wine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.5, 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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