Cat Nose 8001-9B is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F0CACD, LRV 65 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rose Pink from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F0CACD · 8001-9B
Cat Nose
65%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cat Nose Technical Profile
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Cat Nose in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cat Nose in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCat Nose
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRose Pink
Rose Pink
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Unspoken Love
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Baby Bunting
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Baby Bunting
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tudor Rose
PPG
Nearly identical
Shrimp Toast
Behr
Nearly identical
Sweet Antoinette
Kilz
Very similar
Blushed Pink
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fairytale Dream
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cat Nose
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cat Nose
#F0CACD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BB9477
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cat Nose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cat Nose 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Cat Nose.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cat Nose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cat Nose have?
Cat Nose by Valspar 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 Cat Nose in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cat Nose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cat Nose are Rose Pink by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Unspoken Love by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Baby Bunting by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cat Nose'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 Cat Nose?
Cat Nose has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cat Nose's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.