ColorplanBenjamin Moore Appalachian Spring (2100-40) is a deep pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 24. Closest matches: Behr Mars Red (PPU2-11). For trim, try Pink Bliss (2093-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 24.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A47F73 |
| RGB | 164, 127, 115 |
| HSL | 15°, 21%, 55% |
About Appalachian Spring
Appalachian Spring (2100-40) is a deep, muted pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 24, Appalachian Spring absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Appalachian Spring'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 Mudslide (2095-40); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Appalachian Spring changes with the light
Appalachian Spring has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Appalachian Spring's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Appalachian Spring will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Appalachian Spring can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Appalachian Spring will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Appalachian Spring in real homes
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Appalachian Spring 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 5.5
Also close: Reddened Earth (ΔE 6.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.5
Also close: Porphyry Pink (ΔE 5.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Appalachian Spring questions
What undertone does Appalachian Spring have?
Appalachian Spring has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Appalachian Spring's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Appalachian Spring a light or dark color?
Appalachian Spring has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 24.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 24, Appalachian Spring absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Appalachian Spring in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Redend Point SW 9081 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Farrow & Ball: Sulking Room Pink No.295 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (close, ΔE 3.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Appalachian Spring?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Appalachian Spring's undertone.
Where does Appalachian Spring work best?
Appalachian Spring works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 24, Appalachian Spring absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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