Benjamin Moore Bubble Tea (CSP-1180) is a deep red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 22. For trim, try Powder Pink (2009-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 22.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C86361 |
| RGB | 200, 99, 97 |
| HSL | 1°, 48%, 58% |
About Bubble Tea
Bubble Tea (CSP-1180) is a deep, bold red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 22, Bubble Tea 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 Bubble Tea's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. Next to Cinco de Mayo (1286), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Bubble Tea changes with the light
Bubble Tea 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
Bubble Tea's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Bubble Tea 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 Bubble Tea can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Bubble Tea will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Bubble Tea in real homes
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Bubble Tea 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 6.9
Also close: Cavern Clay (ΔE 10.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.0
Also close: Loggia (ΔE 8.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.2
Also close: Red Pepper (ΔE 19.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Bubble Tea questions
What undertone does Bubble Tea have?
Bubble Tea has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bubble Tea's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Bubble Tea a light or dark color?
Bubble Tea has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 22.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 22, Bubble Tea 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 Bubble Tea in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Coral Clay SW 9005 (closest available, ΔE 6.9); Farrow & Ball: Blazer No.212 (closest available, ΔE 8.0); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 11.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Bubble Tea?
Try Powder Pink (2009-70) on trim and Pink Bliss (2093-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Bubble Tea's undertone.
Where does Bubble Tea work best?
Bubble Tea works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 22, Bubble Tea 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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