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Mulberry Bush

23%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Mulberry Bush Technical Profile

What color is Mulberry Bush? It's a deep warm pink with the hex code #AD6EA0. Colors similar to Mulberry Bush include Hirshfield's Pink Parade, Vista Paint Pink Parade, Vista Paint Earth Fired Red. Mulberry Bush has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Mulberry Bush 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.

HEX Code#AD6EA0
RGB173, 110, 160
LRV22.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familypink
BrandPPG
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Colors Similar to Mulberry Bush

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Pink Parade

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Pink Parade

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Purpleleaf Sandcherry

MPC

Very similar

Favorite Things

Kilz

Very similar

Victorian Violet

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Degas Pink

Behr

Very similar

Purple Stripe

Valspar

Very similar

Melrose Pink

Benjamin Moore

Visible difference
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Mulberry Bush

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Mulberry Bush

#AD6EA0

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD8591

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Mulberry Bush

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Mulberry Bush

Complement

Eco Green

Mulberry Bush Room Palettes

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

Walls

Balanced

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Panama Rose

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Thin Ice

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Beach Bag

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Thin Ice

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Leap Frog

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Mulberry Bush.

Flowering Raspberry

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#A16C94

Bell Heather

PPG · 1250-6

#A475B1

Grape Popsicle

PPG · 1249-6

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Thornberry

PPG · 18-20

#B68190

Keepsake Rose

PPG · 1045-5

#B08693

Violet Eclipse

PPG · 1176-5

#A387AC

More pink colors from other brands

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

Strawberry Mousse

Behr · 170A-2

#FFC3D8

Exuberant Pink

Sherwin-Williams · 6840

#B54D7F

Bashful

Dunn-Edwards · DE5000

#FEE8F5

Funny Face

Behr · M140-2

#F5C2ED

Cinnamon Candle

Behr · BIC-33

#AE3F74

Rosy Glow

Benjamin Moore · 2084-50

#EBAFBF

Mulberry Bush — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Mulberry Bush have?
Mulberry Bush by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the pink color family.
What colors match Mulberry Bush from other brands?
The closest matches are Pink Parade by Hirshfield's (#B26BA2), Pink Parade by Vista Paint (#B16AA2), Earth Fired Red by Vista Paint (#B66DA4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mulberry Bush?
Mulberry Bush has an LRV of 22.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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