ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pancake Syrup (2104-10) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 8. Closest matches: Behr Red Pepper (PPU2-02). For trim, try Frosted Petal (2089-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 7.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #714235 |
| RGB | 113, 66, 53 |
| HSL | 13°, 36%, 33% |
About Pancake Syrup
Pancake Syrup (2104-10) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 8, Pancake Syrup absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pancake Syrup's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Beaver Brown (2104-20); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Pancake Syrup changes with the light
Pancake Syrup is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Pancake Syrup will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Pancake Syrup 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 Pancake Syrup can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Pancake Syrup will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Pancake Syrup in real homes
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Pancake Syrup 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
Closest available · ΔE 5.4
Also close: Sommelier (ΔE 7.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Preference Red (ΔE 8.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pancake Syrup questions
What undertone does Pancake Syrup have?
Pancake Syrup has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pancake Syrup's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pancake Syrup a light or dark color?
Pancake Syrup has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, Pancake Syrup absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Pancake Syrup in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Fireweed SW 6328 (closest available, ΔE 5.4); Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red No.56 (closest available, ΔE 5.8); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (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 Pancake Syrup?
Try Frosted Petal (2089-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Pancake Syrup's undertone.
Where does Pancake Syrup work best?
Pancake Syrup works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, Pancake Syrup absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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