Susan’s Smile 8120 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #E4A0AE, LRV 45 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vintage Victorian from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E4A0AE · 8120
Susan’s Smile
45%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Susan’s Smile Technical Profile
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Susan’s Smile in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Susan’s Smile in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintSusan’s Smile
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sVintage Victorian
Vintage Victorian
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Brandywine
PPG
Nearly identical
Piazza Pink
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pink Ribbon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Berry Riche
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rose Linen
Behr
Nearly identical
Second Blush
Valspar
Nearly identical
Jaipur Pink
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sincerity
Kilz
Very similar
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Susan’s Smile
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Susan’s Smile
#E4A0AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BB8B77
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Susan’s Smile
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Susan’s Smile 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 Susan’s Smile.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Susan’s Smile — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Susan’s Smile have?
Susan’s Smile by Vista Paint has a warm (pink) 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 Susan’s Smile in your own space before committing.
What colors match Susan’s Smile from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Susan’s Smile are Vintage Victorian by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Brandywine by PPG (a near-identical match), Piazza Pink by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Susan’s Smile'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 Susan’s Smile?
Susan’s Smile has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Susan’s Smile's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.