Karen’s Kiss 8127 is a pink paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #ED8DB5, LRV 40 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is She Loves Pink from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ED8DB5 · 8127
Karen’s Kiss
40%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Karen’s Kiss Technical Profile
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Karen’s Kiss in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Karen’s Kiss in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintKaren’s Kiss
Nearly identical
BehrShe Loves Pink
She Loves Pink
Behr
Nearly identical
Carnation
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Budding Blooms
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Raspberry Pink
PPG
Very similar
Island Sunset
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Positively Pink
Valspar
Very similar
Blossoms in Spring
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Haute Pink
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Sincerity
Kilz
Visible difference
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Karen’s Kiss
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Karen’s Kiss
#ED8DB5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C6746C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Karen’s Kiss
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Karen’s Kiss 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 Karen’s Kiss.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Karen’s Kiss — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Karen’s Kiss have?
Karen’s Kiss by Vista Paint has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Karen’s Kiss in your own space before committing.
What colors match Karen’s Kiss from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Karen’s Kiss are She Loves Pink by Behr (a near-identical match), Pale Berry by Behr (a near-identical match), Strawberry Rose by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Karen’s Kiss'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 Karen’s Kiss?
Karen’s Kiss has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.4, 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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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 Karen’s Kiss's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.