PPG • PPG1050-5

Briar Rose

Name: PPG Briar Rose PPG1050-5
Brand: PPG

We've categorized Briar Rose as a versatile paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#c07281

LRV

25.00

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Light Reflectance Value

25.00

Medium

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Briar Rose's Color Strip

Briar Rose is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Madagascar Pink and Heart's Content. The strip spans from Bare Pink at the lightest end to Magenta at the deepest. Strip PPG1050 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.

1Bare Pink 2Pink Pail 3Love In A Mist 4Madagascar Pink 5Briar Rose

6Heart's Content 7Magenta

Briar Rose in Real Rooms

Briar Rose has a medium LRV of 25 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.

1 Bedroom Photo

Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Briar Rose reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.

A boho bedroom painted in Briar Rose

@simplywalldecor

1 Bathroom Photo

For bathrooms with limited natural light, Briar Rose provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.

Briar Rose — vintage bathroom

@simplywalldecor

1 Dining Room Photo

The color Briar Rose has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.

Briar Rose paint in a art deco dining room

@simplywalldecor

1 Home Office Photo

Briar Rose in an office encourages a "deep work" mindset. Its depth and maturity create an environment of gravitas, helping you take your own projects and ambitions more seriously through the sheer atmosphere of the room.

PPG Briar Rose in a neutral home office

@simplywalldecor

1 Front Door Photo

A front door painted Briar Rose makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.

bold front door featuring Briar Rose by PPG

@simplywalldecor

1 Living Room Photo

Briar Rose works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.

A cozy living room painted in Briar Rose

@simplywalldecor

1 House Photo

Briar Rose on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.

Briar Rose color — modern luxury house inspiration

@simplywalldecor

1 Kitchen Photo

In a modern kitchen, Briar Rose provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.

Briar Rose — organic modern kitchen

@simplywalldecor

1 Mudroom Photo

Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Briar Rose creates a built-in look that feels like a deliberate part of the home's architecture. It turns a utilitarian storage area into a sophisticated "moment" in the house's layout.

Briar Rose paint in a classy mudroom

@simplywalldecor

1 Patio Photo

Briar Rose is particularly effective when used on a garden wall as a backdrop for plants. The deep tone makes the bright greens of leaves and the vibrant colors of flowers look almost neon in their intensity, creating a high-design garden look.