ColorplanBenjamin Moore Authentic Pink (2006-60) is a light pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 65. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Nancy's Blushes (No.278). 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 | 65.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F6C8CA |
| RGB | 246, 200, 202 |
| HSL | 357°, 72%, 87% |
About Authentic Pink
Authentic Pink (2006-60) is a light, muted pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 65, Authentic Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Authentic 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 Pastel Pink (2007-60); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Authentic Pink changes with the light
Authentic Pink 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
Authentic Pink's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Authentic Pink 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 Authentic Pink close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Authentic Pink will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Authentic Pink in real homes
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Authentic 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 5.5
Also close: Pink Shadow (ΔE 8.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.1
Also close: Calamine (ΔE 10.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.1
Also close: Dusty Lilac (ΔE 12.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Authentic Pink questions
What undertone does Authentic Pink have?
Authentic Pink has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Authentic Pink's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Authentic Pink a light or dark color?
Authentic Pink has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 65.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 65, Authentic Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Authentic Pink in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rosy Outlook SW 6316 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Farrow & Ball: Nancy's Blushes No.278 (close, ΔE 4.1); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (closest available, ΔE 11.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Authentic Pink?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Authentic Pink's undertone.
Where does Authentic Pink work best?
Authentic Pink works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 65, Authentic Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.
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