ColorplanBenjamin Moore Blushing Brilliance (009) is a light pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 66. 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 | 65.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F8C9C0 |
| RGB | 248, 201, 192 |
| HSL | 10°, 80%, 86% |
About Blushing Brilliance
Blushing Brilliance (009) is a light, muted pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 66, Blushing Brilliance has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Blushing Brilliance'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. Next to August Sunrise (030), it's lighter.
How Blushing Brilliance changes with the light
Blushing Brilliance 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
Blushing Brilliance's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Blushing Brilliance 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 Blushing Brilliance can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Blushing Brilliance will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Blushing Brilliance in real homes
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Blushing Brilliance 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 5.3
Also close: Romance (ΔE 6.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.4
Also close: Calamine (ΔE 9.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.5
Also close: Dusty Lilac (ΔE 12.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Blushing Brilliance questions
What undertone does Blushing Brilliance have?
Blushing Brilliance has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Blushing Brilliance's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Blushing Brilliance a light or dark color?
Blushing Brilliance has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 65.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 66, Blushing Brilliance has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Blushing Brilliance in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rosy Outlook SW 6316 (closest available, ΔE 5.3); Farrow & Ball: Nancy's Blushes No.278 (closest available, ΔE 6.4); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (closest available, ΔE 9.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Blushing Brilliance?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Blushing Brilliance's undertone.
Where does Blushing Brilliance work best?
Blushing Brilliance works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 66, Blushing Brilliance has visible color without darkening a room much.
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