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Sonia Rose
64%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sonia Rose Technical Profile
What color is Sonia Rose? It's a light warm red with the hex code #F3C8C2. Colors similar to Sonia Rose include Behr Fruit Salad, Valspar Pink Cashmere, Benjamin Moore Fantasy Pink. Sonia Rose has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 64, Sonia Rose sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with creamy off-whites like Alabaster for trim, walnut or cherry hardwoods, and brass hardware — the warmth keeps reds from feeling clinical. Deep forest green or navy work as bold accent walls. Reds intensify under 2700K-3000K warm bulbs, deepening into wine territory. Under 4000K+ cool LEDs they can read pinker or slightly washed — sample under your actual room lighting before committing.
Colors Similar to Sonia Rose
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Fruit Salad
Behr
Nearly identical
Pink Cashmere
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fantasy Pink
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Warm Shawl
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cloud Number Nine
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Oleander
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cloud Number Nine
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fairytale Dream
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sonia Rose
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sonia Rose
#F3C8C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2A370
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sonia Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sonia 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Sonia Rose.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sonia Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sonia Rose have?
Sonia Rose by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the red color family.
What colors match Sonia Rose from other brands?
The closest matches are Fruit Salad by Behr (#F5C7C2), Pink Cashmere by Valspar (#EEC2BB), Fantasy Pink by Benjamin Moore (#F0C9C6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sonia Rose?
Sonia Rose has an LRV of 64.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sonia Rose's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.