ColorplanBenjamin Moore Misty Blush (2097-60) is a light pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 62. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Malted Milk (SW 6057), Farrow & Ball Calamine (No.230) and Behr Stolen Kiss (MQ3-34). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 62.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DDCBC3 |
| RGB | 221, 203, 195 |
| HSL | 18°, 28%, 82% |
About Misty Blush
Misty Blush (2097-60) is a light pink from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 62, Misty Blush has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Misty Blush'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 Wisp of Mauve (2098-60); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Misty Blush changes with the light
Misty Blush 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
Misty Blush's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Misty Blush 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 Misty Blush close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Misty Blush will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Misty Blush in real homes
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Misty Blush 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
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Pink Shadow (ΔE 3.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Misty Blush questions
What undertone does Misty Blush have?
Misty Blush has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Misty Blush's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Misty Blush a light or dark color?
Misty Blush has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 62.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 62, Misty Blush has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Misty Blush in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Malted Milk SW 6057 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Farrow & Ball: Calamine No.230 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (close, ΔE 4.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Misty Blush?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Misty Blush's undertone.
Where does Misty Blush work best?
Misty Blush works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 62, Misty Blush has visible color without darkening a room much.
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