Mulberry Bush 1251-6 is a pink paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AD6EA0, LRV 23 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pink Parade from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AD6EA0 · 1251-6
Mulberry Bush
23%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Mulberry Bush Technical Profile
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Mulberry Bush in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mulberry Bush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMulberry Bush
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sPink Parade
Pink Parade
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pink Parade
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Eccentric Magenta
Behr
Very similar
Fizzleberry
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Favorite Things
Kilz
Very similar
Victorian Violet
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Purple Stripe
Valspar
Very similar
Melrose Pink
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Veri Berri
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mulberry Bush
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Mulberry Bush 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 Mulberry Bush.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mulberry Bush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mulberry Bush have?
Mulberry Bush by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mulberry Bush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mulberry Bush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mulberry Bush are Pink Parade by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Pink Parade by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Earth Fired Red by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mulberry Bush'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 Mulberry Bush?
Mulberry Bush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mulberry Bush's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.