Salmon Pink 1188-4 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F6A09D, LRV 47 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nosegay from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6A09D · 1188-4
Salmon Pink
47%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Salmon Pink Technical Profile
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Salmon Pink in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Salmon Pink in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSalmon Pink
Nearly identical
Vista PaintNosegay
Nosegay
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Nosegay
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Peach Burst
Valspar
Nearly identical
Roseberry
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sunset Strip
Behr
Nearly identical
Minstrel Heart
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cupcake Pink
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dishy Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Coral Ridge
Kilz
Very similar
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Salmon Pink
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Salmon Pink
#F6A09D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CC9C66
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Salmon Pink
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Salmon 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 Salmon 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.
Salmon Pink — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Salmon Pink have?
Salmon 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 Salmon Pink in your own space before committing.
What colors match Salmon Pink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salmon Pink are Nosegay by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Nosegay by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Peach Burst by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Salmon 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 Salmon Pink?
Salmon Pink has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Salmon Pink's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.