Primrose 1182-5 is a pink paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D6859F, estimated LRV 34 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Heirloom Rose from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D6859F · 1182-5
Primrose
34%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Primrose Technical Profile
HEX Code#D6859F
RGB214, 133, 159
Estimated LRV33.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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Colors That Work With Primrose
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Primrose
#D6859F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7857B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Primrose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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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Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Primrose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Primrose have?
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 Primrose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Primrose are Heirloom Rose by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Sweet Chrysanthemum by Behr (a close digital match), Paradise Pink by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting 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 Primrose?
Primrose has a estimated lightness value of 33.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Primrose's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.