Lover's Knot 1186-1 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F2DBDB, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Antique Pearl from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F2DBDB · 1186-1
Lover's Knot
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lover's Knot Technical Profile
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Lover's Knot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lover's Knot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGLover's Knot
Nearly identical
BehrAntique Pearl
Antique Pearl
Behr
Nearly identical
Peppermint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tutu
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tufted Candy
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
In Your Dreams
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tutu
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Charming Pink
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweet Blush
Kilz
Very similar
Pink Theory
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lover's Knot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lover's Knot
#F2DBDB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6997C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lover's Knot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lover's Knot 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 Lover's Knot.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lover's Knot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lover's Knot have?
Lover's Knot 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 Lover's Knot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lover's Knot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lover's Knot are Antique Pearl by Behr (a near-identical match), Peppermint by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tutu by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lover's Knot'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 Lover's Knot?
Lover's Knot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Lover's Knot's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.