ColorplanBenjamin Moore Crossroads (1226) is a mid-tone pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 54. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Pink Shadow (SW 0070), Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster (No.231) and Behr Classic Taupe (290E-3). 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 | 54.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D8BDAD |
| RGB | 216, 189, 173 |
| HSL | 22°, 36%, 76% |
About Crossroads
Crossroads (1226) is a mid-tone pink from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 54, Crossroads has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Crossroads'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 Milk Shake (1165); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Crossroads changes with the light
Crossroads 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
Crossroads's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Crossroads 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 Crossroads can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Crossroads will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Crossroads in real homes
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Crossroads 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 3.2
Also close: Malted Milk (ΔE 3.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.6
Also close: Templeton Pink (ΔE 3.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Crossroads questions
What undertone does Crossroads have?
Crossroads has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Crossroads's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Crossroads a light or dark color?
Crossroads has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 54.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 54, Crossroads has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Crossroads in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Pink Shadow SW 0070 (close, ΔE 3.2); Farrow & Ball: Setting Plaster No.231 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Behr: Classic Taupe 290E-3 (close, ΔE 4.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Crossroads?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Crossroads's undertone.
Where does Crossroads work best?
Crossroads works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 54, Crossroads has visible color without darkening a room much.
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