Benjamin Moore Heartbeat (1319) is a mid-tone pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 43. For trim, try Elephant Pink (2087-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 43.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EE989E |
| RGB | 238, 152, 158 |
| HSL | 356°, 72%, 76% |
About Heartbeat
Heartbeat (1319) is a mid-tone, medium-strength pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 43, Heartbeat has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Heartbeat'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 Pretty in Pink (1334); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Heartbeat changes with the light
Heartbeat 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
Heartbeat's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Heartbeat 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 Heartbeat can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Heartbeat will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Heartbeat in real homes
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Heartbeat 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 13.1
Also close: Persimmon (ΔE 13.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.4
Also close: Cinder Rose (ΔE 11.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 16.2
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 16.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Heartbeat questions
What undertone does Heartbeat have?
Heartbeat has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Heartbeat's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Heartbeat a light or dark color?
Heartbeat has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 43.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 43, Heartbeat has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Heartbeat in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Coral Clay SW 9005 (closest available, ΔE 13.1); Farrow & Ball: Nancy's Blushes No.278 (closest available, ΔE 9.4); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 16.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Heartbeat?
Try Elephant Pink (2087-70) on trim and Pink Bliss (2093-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Heartbeat's undertone.
Where does Heartbeat work best?
Heartbeat works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 43, Heartbeat has visible color without darkening a room much.
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