Pink Flamingo 80 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CD717B, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mexican Chile from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CD717B · 80
Pink Flamingo
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pink Flamingo Technical Profile
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Pink Flamingo in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pink Flamingo in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsPink Flamingo
Nearly identical
PPGMexican Chile
Mexican Chile
PPG
Nearly identical
Copperleaf
Behr
Very similar
Blossom
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cinco de Mayo
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Playful Pink
Valspar
Very similar
Antique Pink
RAL
Very similar
Lady Love
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rose Apothecary
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Watermelon Crush
Kilz
Very similar
Impatient Heart
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pink Flamingo
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pink Flamingo
#CD717B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6937C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pink Flamingo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pink Flamingo 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Pink Flamingo.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pink Flamingo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pink Flamingo have?
Pink Flamingo by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Pink Flamingo in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pink Flamingo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pink Flamingo are Mexican Chile by PPG (a near-identical match), Cranberry by PPG (a very close match), Lipstick by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Pink Flamingo'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 Pink Flamingo?
Pink Flamingo has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pink Flamingo's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.