ColorplanBenjamin Moore Monticello Peach (018) is a mid-tone pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 48. For trim, try Soft Pink (2012-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 47.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F5A48C |
| RGB | 245, 164, 140 |
| HSL | 14°, 84%, 75% |
About Monticello Peach
Monticello Peach (018) is a mid-tone, medium-strength pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 48, Monticello Peach has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Monticello Peach'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. Next to Peach Cobbler (2169-40), it's cooler.
How Monticello Peach changes with the light
Monticello Peach 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
Monticello Peach's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Monticello Peach 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 Monticello Peach can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Monticello Peach will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Monticello Peach in real homes
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Monticello Peach 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 6.0
Also close: Rose Tan (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.9
Also close: Fowler Pink (ΔE 9.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.2
Also close: Classic Taupe (ΔE 15.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Monticello Peach questions
What undertone does Monticello Peach have?
Monticello Peach has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Monticello Peach's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Monticello Peach a light or dark color?
Monticello Peach has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 47.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 48, Monticello Peach has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Monticello Peach in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Persimmon SW 6339 (closest available, ΔE 6.0); Farrow & Ball: Naperon No.315 (closest available, ΔE 6.9); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 11.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Monticello Peach?
Try Soft Pink (2012-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Monticello Peach's undertone.
Where does Monticello Peach work best?
Monticello Peach works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 48, Monticello Peach has visible color without darkening a room much.
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