ColorplanBenjamin Moore Custis Salmon (CW-215) is a mid-tone red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 41. For trim, try Cream Puff (2174-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 41.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DE9C8D |
| RGB | 222, 156, 141 |
| HSL | 11°, 55%, 71% |
About Custis Salmon
Custis Salmon (CW-215) is a mid-tone, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 41, Custis Salmon has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Custis Salmon's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. Next to Sharon Rose (039), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Custis Salmon changes with the light
Custis Salmon 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
Custis Salmon's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Custis Salmon 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 Custis Salmon can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Custis Salmon will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Custis Salmon in real homes
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Custis Salmon 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 5.1
Also close: Rose Tan (ΔE 5.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.2
Also close: Ointment Pink (ΔE 7.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.2
Also close: Mars Red (ΔE 11.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Custis Salmon questions
What undertone does Custis Salmon have?
Custis Salmon has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Custis Salmon's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Custis Salmon a light or dark color?
Custis Salmon has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 41.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 41, Custis Salmon has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Custis Salmon in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Persimmon SW 6339 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Farrow & Ball: Naperon No.315 (closest available, ΔE 6.2); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 9.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Custis Salmon?
Try Cream Puff (2174-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Custis Salmon's undertone.
Where does Custis Salmon work best?
Custis Salmon works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 41, Custis Salmon has visible color without darkening a room much.
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