Retro Rose 90RR 21/418 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CA606B, estimated LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Trout Pout from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #CA606B · 90RR 21/418
Retro Rose
22%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Retro Rose Technical Profile
HEX Code#CA606B
RGB202, 96, 107
Estimated LRV22.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Retro Rose
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Retro Rose
#CA606B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8937A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Retro Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Retro Rose 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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Retro Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Retro Rose have?
Retro Rose 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 Retro Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Retro Rose are Trout Pout by Valspar (a close digital match), Garden Pink by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Pinked Azalea by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Retro Rose'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 Retro Rose?
Retro Rose has a estimated lightness value of 22.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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