Sonora Rose 1251-3 is a pink paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E8D2E3, estimated LRV 69 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Naughty Marietta from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #E8D2E3 · 1251-3
Sonora Rose
69%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Sonora Rose Technical Profile
HEX Code#E8D2E3
RGB232, 210, 227
Estimated LRV68.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
BrandPPG
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#E3CCDC
Close digital match
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#E6D3E7
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#E4CDE1
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#EED3E4
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Naughty Marietta
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#E3CBDA
Close digital match
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#F0D5EA
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Colors That Work With Sonora Rose
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sonora Rose
#E8D2E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8590
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sonora Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sonora 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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Sonora Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sonora Rose have?
Sonora Rose 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 Sonora Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sonora Rose are Naughty Marietta by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Simply Lavender by Valspar (a close digital match), Lilac Lane by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sonora 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 Sonora Rose?
Sonora Rose has a estimated lightness value of 68.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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