Daring Deception 1202 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #F1DFDE, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cotton Candy from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F1DFDE · 1202
Daring Deception
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Daring Deception Technical Profile
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Daring Deception in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Daring Deception in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintDaring Deception
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCotton Candy
Cotton Candy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Palazzo Pink
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Palatial
Behr
Nearly identical
Daring Deception
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mannequin
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ballerina
PPG
Nearly identical
Strawberry Yogurt
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Quartz Pink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Peach Glamour
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Daring Deception
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Daring Deception
#F1DFDE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B29C80
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Daring Deception
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Daring Deception 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Daring Deception.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Daring Deception — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Daring Deception have?
Daring Deception by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Daring Deception in your own space before committing.
What colors match Daring Deception from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Daring Deception are Cotton Candy by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Palazzo Pink by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Palatial by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Daring Deception'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 Daring Deception?
Daring Deception has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Daring Deception's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.