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Peach Mousse

1199 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 52 · mid-tone

0 black100 white

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Benjamin Moore Peach Mousse (1199) is a mid-tone pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 52. For trim, try Pink Bliss (2093-70).

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Walls:Peach Mousse

Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

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LRV52.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#E4B5A6
RGB228, 181, 166
HSL15°, 53%, 77%

About Peach Mousse

Peach Mousse (1199) is a mid-tone, medium-strength pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 52, Peach Mousse has visible color without darkening a room much.

In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Peach Mousse'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 Crazy for You (053); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.

How Peach Mousse changes with the light

Peach Mousse 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.

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North-facing rooms

Peach Mousse's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.

E

East-facing rooms

Peach Mousse will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

In strong south light Peach Mousse can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.

W

West-facing rooms

Peach Mousse will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.

See Peach Mousse in real homes

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Peach Mousse 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

Pink Shadow SW 0070

Closest available · ΔE 6.4

Also close: Rose Tan (ΔE 7.5)

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Farrow & Ball

Naperon No.315

Closest available · ΔE 6.6

Also close: Nancy's Blushes (ΔE 7.4)

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Behr

Canyon Dusk S210-4

Closest available · ΔE 9.4

Also close: Classic Taupe (ΔE 10.5)

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Peach Mousse questions

What undertone does Peach Mousse have?

Peach Mousse has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Peach Mousse's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.

Is Peach Mousse a light or dark color?

Peach Mousse has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 52.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 52, Peach Mousse has visible color without darkening a room much.

What is the closest match to Peach Mousse in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Pink Shadow SW 0070 (closest available, ΔE 6.4); Farrow & Ball: Naperon No.315 (closest available, ΔE 6.6); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 9.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Peach Mousse?

Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Peach Mousse's undertone.

Where does Peach Mousse work best?

Peach Mousse works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 52, Peach Mousse has visible color without darkening a room much.

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