Playful Pink 2001-3B is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C06E71, LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Art House Pink from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C06E71 · 2001-3B
Playful Pink
24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Playful Pink Technical Profile
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Playful Pink in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Playful Pink in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPlayful Pink
Nearly identical
BehrArt House Pink
Art House Pink
Behr
Nearly identical
Cinco de Mayo
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cranberry
PPG
Nearly identical
Rita's Rouge
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Terra Rosa
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wild Berry
Vista Paint
Very similar
Watermelon Crush
Kilz
Very similar
Garden Pink
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lord Baltimore
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Antique Pink
RAL
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Playful Pink
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Playful Pink
#C06E71
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B19781
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Playful Pink
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Playful Pink 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 Playful Pink.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Playful Pink — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Playful Pink have?
Playful Pink by Valspar 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 Playful Pink in your own space before committing.
What colors match Playful Pink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Playful Pink are Art House Pink by Behr (a near-identical match), Cinco de Mayo by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cranberry by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Playful Pink'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 Playful Pink?
Playful Pink has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
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 Playful Pink's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.