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Pink Flamingo

26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Pink Flamingo Technical Profile

HEX Code#CD717B
RGB205, 113, 123
LRV26.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandSherwin-Williams

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Copperleaf

Complement

November Skies

Pink Flamingo Room Palettes

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

Walls

Rosebud

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Fireworks

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Stay in Lime

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Quartz White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Synergy

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Pink Flamingo.

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Dragon Fruit

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Begonia

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Coral Rose

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Rita's Rouge

Sherwin-Williams · 9003

#BA7176

Coral Reef

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#D9766C

More red colors from other brands

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

Pacific Grove Pink

Benjamin Moore · 889

#FADBD4

Berry Crush

Hirshfield's · 0081

#73413E

Deep Rose

Valspar · 2001-3A

#AC595A

Vibrant Blush

Benjamin Moore · 2081-30

#BF5B68

Bullfighters Red

Behr · PPH-64

#CD4646

Mexicali Rose

PPG · 18-06

#C49B9E

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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