Sweet Amelia 8079 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #DD8489, LRV 34 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Porcelain Rose from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DD8489 · 8079
Sweet Amelia
34%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Amelia Technical Profile
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Sweet Amelia in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Amelia in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintSweet Amelia
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sPorcelain Rose
Porcelain Rose
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Strawberry Pink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Coral Essence
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cool Watermelon
Kilz
Very similar
Victorian Rouge
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tropical Blooms
Behr
Very similar
Fashion Front Rose
PPG
Very similar
Memorable Rose
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Light Pink
RAL
Very similar
Watermelon Core
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Amelia
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Amelia
#DD8489
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BC9576
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Amelia
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Amelia 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 Sweet Amelia.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Amelia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Amelia have?
Sweet Amelia by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) 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 Sweet Amelia in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Amelia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Amelia are Porcelain Rose by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Strawberry Pink by Valspar (a near-identical match), Coral Essence by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet Amelia'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 Sweet Amelia?
Sweet Amelia has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.7, 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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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 Sweet Amelia's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.