Precious Pink 1185-3 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F6B5B6, LRV 56 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desert Bloom from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6B5B6 · 1185-3
Precious Pink
56%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Precious Pink Technical Profile
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Precious Pink in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Precious Pink in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPrecious Pink
Nearly identical
Vista PaintDesert Bloom
Desert Bloom
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hopeful
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Delicate Rose
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Antique Cameo
Behr
Nearly identical
Peach Punch
Valspar
Very similar
Wildflower Bouquet
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pinktastic
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mesa Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Coral Myth
Kilz
Very similar
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Precious Pink
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Precious Pink
#F6B5B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C99869
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Precious Pink
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Precious Pink 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 Precious Pink.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Precious Pink — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Precious Pink have?
Precious Pink by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Precious Pink in your own space before committing.
What colors match Precious Pink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Precious Pink are Desert Bloom by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Hopeful by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Delicate Rose by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Precious Pink'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 Precious Pink?
Precious Pink has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Precious Pink's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.