Tudor Rose works as a confident anchor color — best in rooms that can carry visual weight (dining rooms, libraries, accent walls) rather than as a whole-room palette. At LRV 64 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Because it's a fully saturated example, it lands strongest as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than the dominant whole-room color. Skip it where you want a calm, restful feel — red raises visual energy, so it fights bedrooms and small home offices.
Ref. #F1C8CB · 90RR 63/139
Tudor Rose
64%LRV Value
Tudor Rose Technical Profile
What color is PPG Tudor Rose (90RR 63/139)? It's a light warm red — hex #F1C8CB, LRV 64. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Tudor Rose is Valspar Cat Nose — a near-identical match on the wall, with Vista Paint Briar Rose and Benjamin Moore Unspoken Love also close. At LRV 64, Tudor 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. As a fully saturated example, it reads as a confident statement color — best deployed as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than a whole-room dominant. 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. Saturated colors amplify lighting effects more than muted ones: warm bulbs deepen and enrich, cool daylight sharpens and slightly cools the same hex.
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Colors Similar to Tudor Rose
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Tudor Rose
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tudor Rose
#F1C8CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BD9475
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tudor Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tudor 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 Tudor 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.
Tudor Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Tudor Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tudor Rose are Cat Nose by Valspar (a near-identical match), Briar Rose by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Unspoken Love by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Tudor Rose's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Tudor Rose?
Tudor Rose has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.3, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Tudor Rose depends on the room. Here's how to choose.