Heart's Desire 1183-7 is a pink paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AC3E5F, estimated LRV 13 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pottery Red from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #AC3E5F · 1183-7
Heart's Desire
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Heart's Desire Technical Profile
HEX Code#AC3E5F
RGB172, 62, 95
Estimated LRV13.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familypink
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#AB3D5B
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#AC4362
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Colors That Work With Heart's Desire
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Heart's Desire
#AC3E5F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AE7B6F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Heart's Desire
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Heart's Desire 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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Heart's Desire — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Heart's Desire have?
Heart's Desire by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink 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 Heart's Desire from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heart's Desire are Pottery Red by Behr (a close digital match), Hot by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Obsession by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Heart's Desire'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 Heart's Desire?
Heart's Desire has a estimated lightness value of 13.0, 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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