Mexicali Rose 18-06 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C49B9E, estimated LRV 38 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rose Embroidery from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C49B9E · 18-06
Mexicali Rose
38%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Mexicali Rose Technical Profile
HEX Code#C49B9E
RGB196, 155, 158
Estimated LRV37.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandPPG
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#C79EA2
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#C89C9C
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#BF9A9B
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Colors That Work With Mexicali Rose
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mexicali Rose
#C49B9E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9685
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mexicali Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mexicali 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
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Mexicali Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mexicali Rose have?
Mexicali Rose by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Mexicali Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mexicali Rose are Rose Embroidery by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Be Mine by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Be Mine by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mexicali 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 Mexicali Rose?
Mexicali Rose has a estimated lightness value of 37.6, 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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Why Mexicali Rose's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.