Pink Lemonade works as a confident anchor color — best in rooms that can carry visual weight (dining rooms, libraries, accent walls) rather than as a whole-room palette. At LRV 70 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Skip it where you want a calm, restful feel — red raises visual energy, so it fights bedrooms and small home offices.
Ref. #F2D3D4 · 90RR 69/101
Pink Lemonade
70%LRV Value
Pink Lemonade Technical Profile
What color is PPG Pink Lemonade (90RR 69/101)? It's a light warm red — hex #F2D3D4, LRV 70. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Pink Lemonade is Valspar Delicate Pink Rose — a near-identical match on the wall, with Sherwin-Williams Alyssum and Hirshfield's Rose Shadow also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 70, Pink Lemonade reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with creamy off-whites like Alabaster for trim, walnut or cherry hardwoods, and brass hardware — the warmth keeps reds from feeling clinical. Deep forest green or navy work as bold accent walls. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Reds intensify under 2700K-3000K warm bulbs, deepening into wine territory. Under 4000K+ cool LEDs they can read pinker or slightly washed — sample under your actual room lighting before committing. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Pink Lemonade
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Delicate Pink Rose
Valspar
Nearly identical
Alyssum
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rose Shadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Powder Blush
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Short and Sweet
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Berry Good
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sweet Blush
Kilz
Nearly identical
Angelico
Behr
Nearly identical
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Colors That Work With Pink Lemonade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pink Lemonade
#F2D3D4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BA9778
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pink Lemonade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pink Lemonade 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 Pink Lemonade.
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Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pink Lemonade — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Pink Lemonade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pink Lemonade are Delicate Pink Rose by Valspar (a near-identical match), Alyssum by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Rose Shadow by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Pink Lemonade's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Pink Lemonade?
Pink Lemonade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Pink Lemonade depends on the room. Here's how to choose.