ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cat's Meow (1332) is a light pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 70. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Rosy Outlook (SW 6316). 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 | 69.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F9D0D1 |
| RGB | 249, 208, 209 |
| HSL | 359°, 77%, 90% |
About Cat's Meow
Cat's Meow (1332) is a light, muted pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 70, Cat's Meow has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cat's Meow'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 Pink Seashell (2009-60), it's darker.
How Cat's Meow changes with the light
Cat's Meow 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
Cat's Meow's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Cat's Meow 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 Cat's Meow close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Cat's Meow will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Cat's Meow in real homes
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Cat's Meow 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
Close · ΔE 4.3
Also close: Romance (ΔE 7.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.0
Also close: Middleton Pink (ΔE 8.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.4
Also close: Dusty Lilac (ΔE 11.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cat's Meow questions
What undertone does Cat's Meow have?
Cat's Meow has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cat's Meow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cat's Meow a light or dark color?
Cat's Meow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 69.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 70, Cat's Meow has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Cat's Meow in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rosy Outlook SW 6316 (close, ΔE 4.3); Farrow & Ball: Nancy's Blushes No.278 (closest available, ΔE 6.0); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (closest available, ΔE 9.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cat's Meow?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Oyster (2115-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cat's Meow's undertone.
Where does Cat's Meow work best?
Cat's Meow works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 70, Cat's Meow has visible color without darkening a room much.
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