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Glidden Nostalgia

PPG1049-3 · #D6B8BD · LRV 52.3

Compare with other brands: PPG Nostalgia is a 99% match

Nostalgia (PPG1049-3) is a mid-tone pink from Glidden with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 52.3 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Nostalgia (99% match).

Compare Nostalgia with other brands

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LRV

52.3 · Mid-tone

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1049-3

HEX

#D6B8BD

RGB

214, 184, 189

HSL

350°, 27%, 78%

Family

Pinks

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Nostalgia FAQ

What undertone does Nostalgia have?

Nostalgia has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone pink. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Nostalgia?

Nostalgia has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 52.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Nostalgia in other brands?

PPG: Nostalgia (PPG1049-3), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Melting Violet (DE6017), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Fading Rose (SW 6296), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Fading Rose (HGSW6296), 96%; Behr: Shy Smile (S130-2), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Kept Love Letters (CSP-425), 94%; Valspar: Bombay Pink (1006-8B), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Nancy's Blushes (No. 278), 85%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Nostalgia?

The HEX code of Nostalgia (PPG1049-3) is #D6B8BD, RGB 214, 184, 189. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.