ColorplanBenjamin Moore Paisley Pink (1261) is a light pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 71. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Faint Coral (SW 6329), 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 | 70.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E8D7D5 |
| RGB | 232, 215, 213 |
| HSL | 6°, 29%, 87% |
About Paisley Pink
Paisley Pink (1261) is a light, soft pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 71, Paisley Pink reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Paisley 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. Next to Strawberry Yogurt (2104-70), it's darker.
How Paisley Pink changes with the light
Paisley Pink has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Paisley Pink will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Paisley 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 Paisley Pink close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Paisley Pink will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Paisley Pink in real homes
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Paisley 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
Close · ΔE 3.9
Also close: Intimate White (ΔE 4.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Paisley Pink questions
What undertone does Paisley Pink have?
Paisley Pink has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Paisley Pink's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Paisley Pink a light or dark color?
Paisley Pink has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 70.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 71, Paisley Pink reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Paisley Pink in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Faint Coral SW 6329 (close, ΔE 3.9); Farrow & Ball: Calamine No.230 (close, ΔE 2.5); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (close, ΔE 3.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Paisley Pink?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Paisley Pink's undertone.
Where does Paisley Pink work best?
Paisley Pink works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 71, Paisley Pink reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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