ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pastel Pink (2007-60) is a light pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 68. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Nancy's Blushes (No.278). 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 | 67.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FACBD0 |
| RGB | 250, 203, 208 |
| HSL | 354°, 82%, 89% |
About Pastel Pink
Pastel Pink (2007-60) is a light, muted pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 68, Pastel Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pastel 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. It's very close to Sweet 16 (1310); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Pastel Pink changes with the light
Pastel Pink 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
Pastel Pink's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Pastel 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 Pastel Pink close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Pastel Pink will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Pastel Pink in real homes
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Pastel 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
Closest available · ΔE 6.3
Also close: Pink Shadow (ΔE 9.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.9
Also close: Middleton Pink (ΔE 10.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.7
Also close: Dusty Lilac (ΔE 12.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pastel Pink questions
What undertone does Pastel Pink have?
Pastel Pink has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pastel Pink's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pastel Pink a light or dark color?
Pastel Pink has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 67.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 68, Pastel Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Pastel Pink in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rosy Outlook SW 6316 (closest available, ΔE 6.3); Farrow & Ball: Nancy's Blushes No.278 (close, ΔE 4.9); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (closest available, ΔE 11.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pastel Pink?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Pastel Pink's undertone.
Where does Pastel Pink work best?
Pastel Pink works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 68, Pastel Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.
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