ColorplanBenjamin Moore Blush Tone (2000-50) is a mid-tone pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 54. For trim, try Flush Pink (2081-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 54.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FDACBD |
| RGB | 253, 172, 189 |
| HSL | 347°, 95%, 83% |
About Blush Tone
Blush Tone (2000-50) is a mid-tone, medium-strength pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 54, Blush Tone has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Blush Tone'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 Full Bloom (2001-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Blush Tone changes with the light
Blush Tone 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
Blush Tone's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Blush Tone 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 Blush Tone can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Blush Tone will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Blush Tone in real homes
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Blush Tone 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 14.0
Also close: Dressy Rose (ΔE 16.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.6
Also close: Cinder Rose (ΔE 12.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 18.6
Also close: Stolen Kiss (ΔE 19.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Blush Tone questions
What undertone does Blush Tone have?
Blush Tone has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Blush Tone's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Blush Tone a light or dark color?
Blush Tone has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 54.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 54, Blush Tone has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Blush Tone in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rosy Outlook SW 6316 (closest available, ΔE 14.0); Farrow & Ball: Nancy's Blushes No.278 (closest available, ΔE 7.6); Behr: Dusty Lilac N110-1 (closest available, ΔE 18.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Blush Tone?
Try Flush Pink (2081-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Blush Tone's undertone.
Where does Blush Tone work best?
Blush Tone works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 54, Blush Tone has visible color without darkening a room much.
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