Pink Cardoon 1051-2 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #ECC9CA, estimated LRV 64 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pink Coral from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #ECC9CA · 1051-2
Pink Cardoon
64%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pink Cardoon Technical Profile
HEX Code#ECC9CA
RGB236, 201, 202
Estimated LRV63.9
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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#ECCACC
Close digital match
Petunia Pink
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#ECC8CA
Close digital match
Pink Coral
Vista Paint
#EAC9CB
Close digital match
Almond Willow
Behr
#EAC9CB
Close digital match
Rose Pink
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#EECACD
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#F0CACD
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Colors That Work With Pink Cardoon
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pink Cardoon
#ECC9CA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6977C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pink Cardoon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pink Cardoon 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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Pink Cardoon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pink Cardoon have?
Pink Cardoon 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 Pink Cardoon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pink Cardoon are Pink Coral by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Petunia Pink by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Pink Coral by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pink Cardoon'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 Pink Cardoon?
Pink Cardoon has a estimated lightness value of 63.9, 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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