Primrose Garden 1185-4 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F3949B, estimated LRV 43 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pretty in Pink from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F3949B · 1185-4
Primrose Garden
43%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Primrose Garden Technical Profile
HEX Code#F3949B
RGB243, 148, 155
Estimated LRV42.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Primrose Garden
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Primrose Garden
#F3949B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CA9268
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Primrose Garden
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Primrose Garden Room Palettes
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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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Primrose Garden — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Primrose Garden have?
Primrose Garden by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Primrose Garden from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Primrose Garden are Pretty in Pink by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Heartbeat by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Amaryllis by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Primrose Garden'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 Garden?
Primrose Garden has a estimated lightness value of 42.6, 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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