ColorplanBenjamin Moore Coral Dust (2173-50) is a mid-tone pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 54. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Nancy's Blushes (No.278). 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 | 53.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E2B8B0 |
| RGB | 226, 184, 176 |
| HSL | 10°, 46%, 79% |
About Coral Dust
Coral Dust (2173-50) is a mid-tone, muted pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 54, Coral Dust has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Coral Dust'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 Desert Rose (2094-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Coral Dust changes with the light
Coral Dust 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
Coral Dust's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Coral Dust 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 Coral Dust can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Coral Dust will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Coral Dust in real homes
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Coral Dust 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 5.5
Also close: Rosy Outlook (ΔE 6.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.8
Also close: Setting Plaster (ΔE 8.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.9
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 11.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Coral Dust questions
What undertone does Coral Dust have?
Coral Dust has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Coral Dust's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Coral Dust a light or dark color?
Coral Dust has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 53.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 54, Coral Dust has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Coral Dust in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Pink Shadow SW 0070 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Farrow & Ball: Nancy's Blushes No.278 (close, ΔE 4.8); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (closest available, ΔE 10.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Coral Dust?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Coral Dust's undertone.
Where does Coral Dust work best?
Coral Dust works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 54, Coral Dust has visible color without darkening a room much.
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