Nostalgia 1049-3 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D6B8BD, LRV 52 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Melting Violet from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6B8BD · 1049-3
Nostalgia
52%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Nostalgia Technical Profile
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Nostalgia in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nostalgia in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGNostalgia
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsMelting Violet
Melting Violet
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hosanna
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fading Rose
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mauv-Elous
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Hosanna
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bombay Pink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Plymouth Notch
Behr
Very similar
Pink Attraction
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cinder Rose
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Warm Shawl
Kilz
Visible difference
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nostalgia
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nostalgia
#D6B8BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9285
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nostalgia
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nostalgia 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 Nostalgia.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nostalgia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nostalgia have?
Nostalgia by PPG has a warm (pink) 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 Nostalgia in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nostalgia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nostalgia are Melting Violet by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Hosanna by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fading Rose by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Nostalgia'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 Nostalgia?
Nostalgia has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Nostalgia's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.