Pansy Petal 1177-7 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5F4561, LRV 8 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Taro from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5F4561 · 1177-7
Pansy Petal
8%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pansy Petal Technical Profile
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Pansy Petal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pansy Petal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPansy Petal
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreTaro
Taro
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Plum Rich
Behr
Nearly identical
Dreamy Heaven
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Crowd Pleaser
Vista Paint
Very similar
Create .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Plum Good
Valspar
Very similar
Succulent
Kilz
Very similar
Your Majesty
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mature Grape
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Red Lilac
RAL
Visible difference
Antiqued Fuchsia
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Brinjal
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pansy Petal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pansy Petal
#5F4561
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#825770
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pansy Petal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pansy Petal 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 Pansy Petal.
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pansy Petal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pansy Petal have?
Pansy Petal by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pansy Petal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pansy Petal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pansy Petal are Taro by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Plum Rich by Behr (a near-identical match), Dreamy Heaven by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Pansy Petal'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 Pansy Petal?
Pansy Petal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pansy Petal's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.