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Ref. #DECAC5 · 1060-3

Kangaroo Paw

62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Kangaroo Paw 1060-3 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DECAC5, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pink Chantilly from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Kangaroo Paw Technical Profile

HEX Code#DECAC5
RGB222, 202, 197
LRV61.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyred
BrandPPG

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Kangaroo Paw in Every Brand

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

PPGKangaroo Paw
Nearly identical
ValsparPink Chantilly

Pink Chantilly

Valspar

Nearly identical

Pale Cherry Blossom

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Pale Berries

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Birmingham Blush

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Victorian Cameo

Behr

Nearly identical

Calamine

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Breathless

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Natalia

Vista Paint

Very similar

Pout

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Cameo Coral

Kilz

Very similar

Air .07

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Kangaroo Paw

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Kangaroo Paw

#DECAC5

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA185

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Kangaroo Paw

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Birmingham Blush

Complement

Clear Sailing

Kangaroo Paw Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Introspective

Pop

Cinnabar

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Currant Berry

Pop

Green Pear

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Christmas Ivy

Pop

Splash of Teal

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

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#DAC8BA

Pillar Beige

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#DFD6C7

Natural Wicker

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Executive Taupe

PPG · 70RR 64/034

#DACED0

Toasted Almond

PPG · 1097-3

#DACFBA

Old Fossilstone Grey

PPG · 40YY 64/035

#D6D2CC

More red colors from other brands

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

Ode to Joy

Hirshfield's · 1137

#9D404A

Pompeian Red

Behr · PPU1-08

#915050

Toile Red

Sherwin-Williams · 6

#8B534E

Pacific Grove Pink

Benjamin Moore · 889

#FADBD4

Berry Crush

Hirshfield's · 0081

#73413E

Deep Rose

Valspar · 2001-3A

#AC595A

Kangaroo Paw — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Kangaroo Paw have?
Kangaroo Paw 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 Kangaroo Paw in your own space before committing.
What colors match Kangaroo Paw from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kangaroo Paw are Pink Chantilly by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pale Cherry Blossom by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pale Berries by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Kangaroo Paw'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 Kangaroo Paw?
Kangaroo Paw has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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