ColorplanBenjamin Moore Minstrel Heart (1297) is a mid-tone red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 42. For trim, try Pink Swirl (2171-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 42.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E69A95 |
| RGB | 230, 154, 149 |
| HSL | 4°, 62%, 74% |
About Minstrel Heart
Minstrel Heart (1297) is a mid-tone, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 42, Minstrel Heart has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Minstrel Heart'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. It's very close to Tomato Cream Sauce (2089-40); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Minstrel Heart changes with the light
Minstrel Heart 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
Minstrel Heart's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Minstrel Heart 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 Minstrel Heart can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Minstrel Heart will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Minstrel Heart in real homes
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Minstrel Heart 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 9.3
Also close: Rose Tan (ΔE 10.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.2
Also close: Naperon (ΔE 10.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 13.2
Also close: Mars Red (ΔE 13.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Minstrel Heart questions
What undertone does Minstrel Heart have?
Minstrel Heart has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Minstrel Heart's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Minstrel Heart a light or dark color?
Minstrel Heart has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 42.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 42, Minstrel Heart has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Minstrel Heart in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Persimmon SW 6339 (closest available, ΔE 9.3); Farrow & Ball: Nancy's Blushes No.278 (closest available, ΔE 9.2); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 13.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Minstrel Heart?
Try Pink Swirl (2171-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Minstrel Heart's undertone.
Where does Minstrel Heart work best?
Minstrel Heart works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 42, Minstrel Heart has visible color without darkening a room much.
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