Edwardian Rose 1007-5C is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C6959F, LRV 36 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Contemporary Mauve from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6959F · 1007-5C
Edwardian Rose
36%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Edwardian Rose Technical Profile
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Edwardian Rose in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Edwardian Rose in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparEdwardian Rose
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyContemporary Mauve
Contemporary Mauve
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rose Meadow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Retro Pink
Behr
Very similar
Vintage Rose
Vista Paint
Very similar
Harvest Blessing
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Madagascar Pink
PPG
Very similar
Rose Embroidery
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Paper Dolls
Kilz
Very similar
Palermo Rose
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cinder Rose
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Edwardian Rose
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Edwardian Rose
#C6959F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9185
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Edwardian Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Edwardian 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Edwardian 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.
Edwardian Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Edwardian Rose have?
Edwardian Rose 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 Edwardian Rose in your own space before committing.
What colors match Edwardian Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Edwardian Rose are Contemporary Mauve by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Rose Meadow by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Retro Pink by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Edwardian 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 Edwardian Rose?
Edwardian Rose has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Edwardian Rose's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.