ColorplanBenjamin Moore Allspice (2101-50) is a mid-tone pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 44. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dressy Rose (SW 6024). For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 43.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C8AAA3 |
| RGB | 200, 170, 163 |
| HSL | 11°, 25%, 71% |
About Allspice
Allspice (2101-50) is a mid-tone, muted pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 44, Allspice has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Allspice'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 Rose Bisque (2102-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Allspice changes with the light
Allspice has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Allspice's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Allspice will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Allspice close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Allspice will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Allspice in real homes
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Allspice 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
Close · ΔE 4.3
Also close: Pink Shadow (ΔE 6.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Templeton Pink (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.1
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 8.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Allspice questions
What undertone does Allspice have?
Allspice has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Allspice's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Allspice a light or dark color?
Allspice has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 43.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 44, Allspice has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Allspice in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dressy Rose SW 6024 (close, ΔE 4.3); Farrow & Ball: Cinder Rose No.246 (closest available, ΔE 5.8); Behr: Mesa Taupe PPU5-14 (closest available, ΔE 8.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Allspice?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Allspice's undertone.
Where does Allspice work best?
Allspice works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 44, Allspice has visible color without darkening a room much.
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