ColorplanBenjamin Moore Careless Whispers (1214) is a light pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 61. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Romance (SW 6323) and Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster (No.231). For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 60.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E8C6B0 |
| RGB | 232, 198, 176 |
| HSL | 24°, 55%, 80% |
About Careless Whispers
Careless Whispers (1214) is a light pink from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 61, Careless Whispers has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Careless Whispers'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 Apricot Beige (1205), it's lighter.
How Careless Whispers changes with the light
Careless Whispers 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
Careless Whispers's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Careless Whispers 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 Careless Whispers can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Careless Whispers will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Careless Whispers in real homes
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Careless Whispers 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.
Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.5
Also close: Pink Ground (ΔE 5.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.6
Also close: Toasted Cashew (ΔE 7.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Careless Whispers questions
What undertone does Careless Whispers have?
Careless Whispers has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Careless Whispers's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Careless Whispers a light or dark color?
Careless Whispers has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 60.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 61, Careless Whispers has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Careless Whispers in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Romance SW 6323 (close, ΔE 4.4); Farrow & Ball: Setting Plaster No.231 (close, ΔE 3.5); Behr: Classic Taupe 290E-3 (closest available, ΔE 5.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Careless Whispers?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Careless Whispers's undertone.
Where does Careless Whispers work best?
Careless Whispers works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 61, Careless Whispers has visible color without darkening a room much.
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