Gaiety 1184-1 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F4E4E5, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Early Sunset from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F4E4E5 · 1184-1
Gaiety
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gaiety Technical Profile
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Gaiety in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gaiety in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGaiety
Nearly identical
BehrEarly Sunset
Early Sunset
Behr
Nearly identical
First Impression
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Noble Blush
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pink Sonata
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rosemist
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Daring Deception
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pillow Talk
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cotton Candy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Peach Glamour
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Great White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gaiety
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gaiety
#F4E4E5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3967F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gaiety
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gaiety 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 Gaiety.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gaiety — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gaiety have?
Gaiety by PPG has a neutral 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 Gaiety in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gaiety from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gaiety are Early Sunset by Behr (a near-identical match), First Impression by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Marshmallow Rose by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gaiety'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 Gaiety?
Gaiety has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Related Reading
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 Gaiety's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.