ColorplanBenjamin Moore '50s Pink (2086-70) is a very light pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 81. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Middleton Pink (No.245). For trim, try Sutton Pink (2002-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 81.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FBE3EA |
| RGB | 251, 227, 234 |
| HSL | 343°, 75%, 94% |
About '50s Pink
'50s Pink (2086-70) is a very light, muted pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 81, '50s Pink reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down '50s Pink's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. It's very close to Aztec Lily (2080-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How '50s Pink changes with the light
'50s Pink is a fairly neutral white. It reads clean and bright in south or west light and can lean slightly gray in north light, so test a sample on your darkest wall.
North-facing rooms
'50s Pink may lean slightly gray in north light; check a sample on the north wall before committing.
East-facing rooms
'50s Pink will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
'50s Pink will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
'50s Pink will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See '50s Pink in real homes
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'50s Pink equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.4
Also close: Faint Coral (ΔE 8.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.2
Also close: Dusty Lilac (ΔE 8.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
'50s Pink questions
What undertone does '50s Pink have?
'50s Pink has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down '50s Pink's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is '50s Pink a light or dark color?
'50s Pink has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 81.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 81, '50s Pink reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to '50s Pink in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rosy Outlook SW 6316 (closest available, ΔE 6.4); Farrow & Ball: Middleton Pink No.245 (close, ΔE 3.9); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (closest available, ΔE 8.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with '50s Pink?
Try Sutton Pink (2002-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares '50s Pink's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does '50s Pink work best?
'50s Pink works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 81, '50s Pink reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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