Lovebug 1005-10B is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CAB1AE, estimated LRV 47 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Insightful Rose from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #CAB1AE · 1005-10B
Lovebug
47%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Lovebug Technical Profile
HEX Code#CAB1AE
RGB202, 177, 174
Estimated LRV47.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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#C9B0AB
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Close digital match
Wispy Mauve
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#C6AEAA
Close digital match
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#CBB0A9
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#CBACA7
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Colors That Work With Lovebug
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lovebug
#CAB1AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9D85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lovebug
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lovebug 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
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Lovebug — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lovebug have?
Lovebug by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Lovebug from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lovebug are Insightful Rose by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Allegory by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Wispy Mauve by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Lovebug'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 Lovebug?
Lovebug has a estimated lightness value of 47.1, 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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