Pale Primrose 1182-3 is a pink paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EEC8D3, estimated LRV 64 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Iced Cherry from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #EEC8D3 · 1182-3
Pale Primrose
64%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pale Primrose Technical Profile
HEX Code#EEC8D3
RGB238, 200, 211
Estimated LRV64.2
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 Familypink
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Pale Primrose
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Primrose
#EEC8D3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B98679
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Primrose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Primrose 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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Pale Primrose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Primrose have?
Pale Primrose by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink 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 Pale Primrose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Primrose are Iced Cherry by Behr (a close digital match), Cooled Pink by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Tea Party by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pale Primrose'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 Pale Primrose?
Pale Primrose has a estimated lightness value of 64.2, 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 Pale Primrose's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.