Ref. #603E53 · 1179-7
Love Potion
7%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Love Potion Technical Profile
What color is Love Potion? It's a dark warm pink with the hex code #603E53. Colors similar to Love Potion include Vista Paint Purple Stiletto, Sherwin-Williams Mature Grape, Benjamin Moore Autumn Purple. Love Potion has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 7, Love Potion creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with warm whites like Simply White, blonde wood floors, and brass or gold hardware. Deep green or forest accents add contrast that keeps it from feeling too sweet. Under 2700K warm bulbs pinks and magentas glow warmly, leaning coral. Under 4000K cool light they read more vibrant — important for nursery and bedroom planning where bulb choice changes the mood.
Colors Similar to Love Potion
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Purple Stiletto
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mature Grape
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Autumn Purple
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Purple Stiletto
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Japanese Maple
Behr
Nearly identical
Mulberry
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Poetic Purple
Valspar
Very similar
Aged To Perfection
Kilz
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Love Potion
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Love Potion
#603E53
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D5459
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Love Potion
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Love Potion 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 Love Potion.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Love Potion — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Love Potion have?
Love Potion by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the pink color family.
What colors match Love Potion from other brands?
The closest matches are Purple Stiletto by Vista Paint (#5F3E52), Mature Grape by Sherwin-Williams (#5F3F54), Autumn Purple by Benjamin Moore (#5E3E55). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Love Potion?
Love Potion has an LRV of 6.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Love Potion's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.