ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cool Lava (2088-50) is a deep pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 40. For trim, try Pink Swirl (2171-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 39.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D99992 |
| RGB | 217, 153, 146 |
| HSL | 6°, 48%, 71% |
About Cool Lava
Cool Lava (2088-50) is a deep, medium-strength pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 40, Cool Lava 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 Cool Lava'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 Venetian Rose (1292); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Cool Lava changes with the light
Cool Lava 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
Cool Lava's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Cool Lava 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 Cool Lava can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Cool Lava will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Cool Lava in real homes
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Cool Lava 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 7.9
Also close: Rose Tan (ΔE 7.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.8
Also close: Ointment Pink (ΔE 8.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.0
Also close: Mars Red (ΔE 11.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cool Lava questions
What undertone does Cool Lava have?
Cool Lava has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cool Lava's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cool Lava a light or dark color?
Cool Lava has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 39.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 40, Cool Lava 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 Cool Lava in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Persimmon SW 6339 (closest available, ΔE 7.9); Farrow & Ball: Naperon No.315 (closest available, ΔE 8.8); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 11.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cool Lava?
Try Pink Swirl (2171-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cool Lava's undertone.
Where does Cool Lava work best?
Cool Lava works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 40, Cool Lava 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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