ColorplanBenjamin Moore Orchid Pink (036) is a light pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 69. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Romance (SW 6323), Farrow & Ball Pink Ground (No.202) and Behr Stolen Kiss (MQ3-34). 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 | 69.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F0D3C9 |
| RGB | 240, 211, 201 |
| HSL | 15°, 57%, 86% |
About Orchid Pink
Orchid Pink (036) is a light pink from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 69, Orchid Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Orchid 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 bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. It's very close to East Lake Rose (043); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Orchid Pink changes with the light
Orchid 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
Orchid Pink's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Orchid 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 Orchid Pink close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Orchid Pink will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Orchid Pink in real homes
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Orchid 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
Very close · ΔE 1.5
Also close: Rosy Outlook (ΔE 3.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Orchid Pink questions
What undertone does Orchid Pink have?
Orchid Pink has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Orchid Pink's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Orchid Pink a light or dark color?
Orchid Pink has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 69.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 69, Orchid Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Orchid Pink in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Romance SW 6323 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Farrow & Ball: Pink Ground No.202 (close, ΔE 3.8); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (close, ΔE 3.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Orchid Pink?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Orchid Pink's undertone.
Where does Orchid Pink work best?
Orchid Pink works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 69, Orchid Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.
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