ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pale Cherry Blossom (2101-60) is a light pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 63. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Pink Shadow (SW 0070), Farrow & Ball Calamine (No.230) 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 | 62.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E0CBC5 |
| RGB | 224, 203, 197 |
| HSL | 13°, 30%, 83% |
About Pale Cherry Blossom
Pale Cherry Blossom (2101-60) is a light, muted pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 63, Pale Cherry Blossom has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pale Cherry Blossom'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 Bermuda Sands (2100-60); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Pale Cherry Blossom changes with the light
Pale Cherry Blossom 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
Pale Cherry Blossom's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Pale Cherry Blossom 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 Pale Cherry Blossom close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Pale Cherry Blossom will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Pale Cherry Blossom in real homes
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Pale Cherry Blossom 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.
Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.6
Also close: Pink Ground (ΔE 4.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pale Cherry Blossom questions
What undertone does Pale Cherry Blossom have?
Pale Cherry Blossom has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pale Cherry Blossom's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pale Cherry Blossom a light or dark color?
Pale Cherry Blossom has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 62.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 63, Pale Cherry Blossom has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Pale Cherry Blossom in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Pink Shadow SW 0070 (close, ΔE 3.0); Farrow & Ball: Calamine No.230 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (close, ΔE 4.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pale Cherry Blossom?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Pale Cherry Blossom's undertone.
Where does Pale Cherry Blossom work best?
Pale Cherry Blossom works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 63, Pale Cherry Blossom has visible color without darkening a room much.
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