Vassar Rose 90RR 52/214 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EEB2B6, LRV 53 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Candy Floss from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EEB2B6 · 90RR 52/214
Vassar Rose
53%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Vassar Rose Technical Profile
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Vassar Rose in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Vassar Rose in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGVassar Rose
Nearly identical
ValsparCandy Floss
Candy Floss
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hearts Delight
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Jovial
Behr
Nearly identical
Petals Unfolding
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hopeful
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Petals Unfolding
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pinktastic
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rose Reminder
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Coral Myth
Kilz
Visible difference
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Vassar Rose
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vassar Rose
#EEB2B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C09472
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vassar Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vassar 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 Vassar 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.
Vassar Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vassar Rose have?
Vassar Rose 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 Vassar Rose in your own space before committing.
What colors match Vassar Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vassar Rose are Candy Floss by Valspar (a near-identical match), Hearts Delight by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Jovial by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Vassar 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 Vassar Rose?
Vassar Rose has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.4, 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 Vassar Rose's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.