ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pale Petal (1178) is a mid-tone pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 59. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Pink Shadow (SW 0070) and Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster (No.231). 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 | 58.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E0C4B8 |
| RGB | 224, 196, 184 |
| HSL | 18°, 39%, 80% |
About Pale Petal
Pale Petal (1178) is a mid-tone pink from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 59, Pale Petal has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pale Petal'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 Odessa Pink (HC-59); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Pale Petal changes with the light
Pale Petal 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 Petal's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Pale Petal 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 Petal close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Pale Petal will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Pale Petal in real homes
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Pale Petal 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
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9
Also close: Romance (ΔE 2.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.6
Also close: Pink Ground (ΔE 4.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.2
Also close: Classic Taupe (ΔE 6.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pale Petal questions
What undertone does Pale Petal have?
Pale Petal has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pale Petal's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pale Petal a light or dark color?
Pale Petal has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 58.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 59, Pale Petal has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Pale Petal in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Pink Shadow SW 0070 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Farrow & Ball: Setting Plaster No.231 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (closest available, ΔE 6.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pale Petal?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Pale Petal's undertone.
Where does Pale Petal work best?
Pale Petal works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 59, Pale Petal has visible color without darkening a room much.
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