ColorplanBenjamin Moore Light Salmon (2175-60) is a light pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 71. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Romance (SW 6323) and Farrow & Ball Pink Ground (No.202). 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 | 70.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F6D4C1 |
| RGB | 246, 212, 193 |
| HSL | 22°, 75%, 86% |
About Light Salmon
Light Salmon (2175-60) is a light pink from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 71, Light Salmon reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Light 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 bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. It's very close to Pumpkin Mousse (058); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Light Salmon changes with the light
Light 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
Light Salmon's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Light 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 Light Salmon can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Light Salmon will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Light Salmon in real homes
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Light 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.
Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.0
Also close: Setting Plaster (ΔE 6.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.6
Also close: Toasted Cashew (ΔE 7.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Light Salmon questions
What undertone does Light Salmon have?
Light Salmon has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Light Salmon's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Light Salmon a light or dark color?
Light Salmon has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 70.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 71, Light Salmon reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Light Salmon in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Romance SW 6323 (close, ΔE 3.2); Farrow & Ball: Pink Ground No.202 (close, ΔE 4.0); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (closest available, ΔE 5.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Light Salmon?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Light Salmon's undertone.
Where does Light Salmon work best?
Light Salmon works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 71, Light Salmon reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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