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Ref. #DDBDBA · 1052-3

Strawflower

55%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Strawflower 1052-3 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DDBDBA, LRV 55 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Radiant Pink from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Strawflower Technical Profile

HEX Code#DDBDBA
RGB221, 189, 186
LRV55.3
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyred
BrandPPG

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Strawflower in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Strawflower in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGStrawflower
Nearly identical
ValsparRadiant Pink

Radiant Pink

Valspar

Nearly identical

Georgia Pink

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Chambord Charm

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Sedona Pink

Behr

Nearly identical

Homage Pink

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Miniature Posey

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Appleblossom

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Muddy Rose

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Warm Shawl

Kilz

Very similar

Nancy's Blushes

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Strawflower

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Strawflower

#DDBDBA

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AE9D84

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Strawflower

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Fading Rose

Complement

Silver Strand

Strawflower Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Coffee House

Pop

French Stripe Red

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Currant Berry

Pop

Green Pear

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Christmas Ivy

Pop

Montego Bay

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Strawflower.

Ashes Of Roses

PPG · 1056-3

#D9BCB7

Pink Beige

PPG · 00YY 59/098

#DAC8BA

Adorable

PPG · 1066-4

#E3BEB0

Mauvedust

PPG · 70RR 50/087

#D1B6BB

Moth Gray

PPG · 1024-4

#D1C9BA

Antique Bisque

PPG · 00YY 56/173

#DFC3A9

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Cloud Number Nine

Hirshfield's · 1071

#F9CEC6

Flamenco

Benjamin Moore · CSP-1195

#A12533

Iron Ore

Dunn-Edwards · DE5153

#AF5B46

Vintage Red

Dunn-Edwards · DET427

#9E3641

Berry Blush

Valspar · 1004-1A

#B84D5D

Dynamite

Kilz · LH190

#DF5E47

Strawflower — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Strawflower have?
Strawflower by PPG has a warm (pink) 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 Strawflower in your own space before committing.
What colors match Strawflower from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Strawflower are Radiant Pink by Valspar (a near-identical match), Soft Pink by Valspar (a near-identical match), Rose Sugar by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Strawflower'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 Strawflower?
Strawflower has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.3, 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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