ColorplanBenjamin Moore Palmetto Pink (1188) is a deep pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 38. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Rose Tan (SW 0069) and Farrow & Ball Ointment Pink (No.21). For trim, try Pink Bliss (2093-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 38.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CA9C8E |
| RGB | 202, 156, 142 |
| HSL | 14°, 36%, 67% |
About Palmetto Pink
Palmetto Pink (1188) is a deep, medium-strength pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 38, Palmetto Pink absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Palmetto 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 Palazzo Pink (1193), it's darker and cooler.
How Palmetto Pink changes with the light
Palmetto Pink 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
Palmetto Pink's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Palmetto Pink 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 Palmetto Pink can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Palmetto Pink will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Palmetto Pink in real homes
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Palmetto 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.
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Palmetto Pink questions
What undertone does Palmetto Pink have?
Palmetto Pink has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Palmetto Pink's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Palmetto Pink a light or dark color?
Palmetto Pink has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 38.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 38, Palmetto Pink absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Palmetto Pink in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rose Tan SW 0069 (close, ΔE 3.5); Farrow & Ball: Ointment Pink No.21 (close, ΔE 4.5); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 5.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Palmetto Pink?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Palmetto Pink's undertone.
Where does Palmetto Pink work best?
Palmetto Pink works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 38, Palmetto Pink absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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