Nostalgia 1049-3 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D6B8BD, estimated 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.
PPG · #D6B8BD · 1049-3
Nostalgia
52%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Nostalgia Technical Profile
HEX Code#D6B8BD
RGB214, 184, 189
Estimated LRV52.3
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#D4B8BF
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#D9B8BE
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Fading Rose
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Mauv-Elous
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Hosanna
Hirshfield's
#DBB8BF
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Bombay Pink
Valspar
#D4B7B8
Close digital match
Plymouth Notch
Behr
#CFB7BE
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Colors That Work With Nostalgia
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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
Digital 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
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Nostalgia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nostalgia have?
Nostalgia 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 Nostalgia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nostalgia are Melting Violet by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Hosanna by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Fading Rose by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Nostalgia's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.