Legacy Rose 10YR 26/442 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D96B6A, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Geranium Red from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D96B6A · 10YR 26/442
Legacy Rose
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Legacy Rose Technical Profile
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Legacy Rose in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Legacy Rose in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGLegacy Rose
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsGeranium Red
Geranium Red
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Begonia
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Antique Pink
RAL
Nearly identical
Childhood Crush
Vista Paint
Very similar
Childhood Crush
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Strawberry Wine
Behr
Very similar
Blaze Orange
Valspar
Very similar
Bird of Paradise
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Preppy Pink
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hibiscus Tea
Kilz
Visible difference
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Legacy Rose
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Legacy Rose
#D96B6A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BD9A75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Legacy Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Legacy Rose 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 Legacy Rose.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Legacy Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Legacy Rose have?
Legacy Rose 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 Legacy Rose in your own space before committing.
What colors match Legacy Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Legacy Rose are Geranium Red by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Begonia by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Antique Pink by RAL (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Legacy Rose'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 Legacy Rose?
Legacy Rose has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Legacy Rose's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.