Heart's Desire 1183-7 is a pink paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AC3E5F, 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.
Ref. #AC3E5F · 1183-7
Heart's Desire
13%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Heart's Desire Technical Profile
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Heart's Desire in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Heart's Desire in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGHeart's Desire
Nearly identical
BehrPottery Red
Pottery Red
Behr
Nearly identical
Hot
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Obsession
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Raspberry Glaze
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sangria
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Obsession
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Harmony Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Glorious
Valspar
Very similar
Bright Orchid
Kilz
Very similar
Petal .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Telemagenta
RAL
Visible difference
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Heart's Desire
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Heart's Desire.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Heart's Desire in your own space before committing.
What colors match Heart's Desire from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heart's Desire are Pottery Red by Behr (a near-identical match), Hot by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Obsession by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Heart's Desire's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.