Romantic Ballad 1183 is a pink paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #DEBBDB, LRV 56 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweetie Pie from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DEBBDB · 1183
Romantic Ballad
56%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Romantic Ballad Technical Profile
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Romantic Ballad in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Romantic Ballad in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintRomantic Ballad
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSweetie Pie
Sweetie Pie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Romantic Ballad
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Shy Smile
Behr
Nearly identical
Berry Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pink Peony
PPG
Nearly identical
Lavender Knoll
Valspar
Very similar
Glimmerish
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Luscious
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Free Spirit
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Romantic Ballad
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Romantic Ballad
#DEBBDB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AE8495
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Romantic Ballad
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Romantic Ballad 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 Romantic Ballad.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Romantic Ballad — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Romantic Ballad have?
Romantic Ballad 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 Romantic Ballad in your own space before committing.
What colors match Romantic Ballad from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Romantic Ballad are Sweetie Pie by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Romantic Ballad by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Shy Smile by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Romantic Ballad'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 Romantic Ballad?
Romantic Ballad has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Romantic Ballad's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.