Sonora Rose 1251-3 is a pink paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E8D2E3, 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.
Ref. #E8D2E3 · 1251-3
Sonora Rose
69%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Sonora Rose Technical Profile
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Sonora Rose in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sonora Rose in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSonora Rose
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sNaughty Marietta
Naughty Marietta
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Simply Lavender
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pale Iris
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pixie
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Naughty Marietta
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Infatuation
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Royal Silk
Behr
Very similar
Sofia
Kilz
Very similar
Teaberry
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sonora Rose
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Sonora Rose.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sonora Rose in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sonora Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sonora Rose are Naughty Marietta by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Simply Lavender by Valspar (a near-identical match), Lilac Lane by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sonora Rose's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.