ColorplanBenjamin Moore Melrose Pink (1363) is a deep red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 26. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Rangwali (No.296). For trim, try Pink Peony (2078-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 25.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BA7699 |
| RGB | 186, 118, 153 |
| HSL | 329°, 33%, 60% |
About Melrose Pink
Melrose Pink (1363) is a deep, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 26, Melrose Pink absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Melrose Pink'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 Tropical Rose (1355), it's darker and cooler.
How Melrose Pink changes with the light
Melrose Pink has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Melrose Pink's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Melrose Pink will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Melrose Pink close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Melrose Pink will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Melrose Pink in real homes
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Melrose Pink 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 16.5
Also close: Dressy Rose (ΔE 17.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 18.3
Also close: Plum Shade (ΔE 19.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Melrose Pink questions
What undertone does Melrose Pink have?
Melrose Pink has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Melrose Pink's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Melrose Pink a light or dark color?
Melrose Pink has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 25.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 26, Melrose Pink absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Melrose Pink in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Coral Clay SW 9005 (closest available, ΔE 16.5); Farrow & Ball: Rangwali No.296 (close, ΔE 4.1); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 18.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Melrose Pink?
Try Pink Peony (2078-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Melrose Pink's undertone.
Where does Melrose Pink work best?
Melrose Pink works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 26, Melrose Pink absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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