Susan’s Smile 8120 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #E4A0AE, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #E4A0AE · 8120
Susan’s Smile
45%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Susan’s Smile Technical Profile
HEX Code#E4A0AE
RGB228, 160, 174
Estimated LRV44.7
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Susan’s Smile
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vintage Victorian
Hirshfield's
#E59DAC
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Brandywine
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#E69DAD
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Piazza Pink
Dutch Boy
#E19DAF
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Pink Ribbon
Benjamin Moore
#E69BA9
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Berry Riche
Dunn-Edwards
#E5A2AB
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Rose Linen
Behr
#ECA3B5
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Second Blush
Valspar
#E89EB2
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Jaipur Pink
Sherwin-Williams
#E392A1
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#D593A5
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#D5A3BB
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Light Pink
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#EA899A
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Colors That Work With Susan’s Smile
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Brandywine by PPG (a close digital match), Piazza Pink by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Susan’s Smile's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.