ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pink Beach (1172) is a light pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 61. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Malted Milk (SW 6057) 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 | 61.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E2C8BA |
| RGB | 226, 200, 186 |
| HSL | 21°, 41%, 81% |
About Pink Beach
Pink Beach (1172) is a light pink from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 61, Pink Beach has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pink Beach'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 Pink Beach changes with the light
Pink Beach 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
Pink Beach's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Pink Beach 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 Pink Beach close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Pink Beach will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Pink Beach in real homes
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Pink Beach 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
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Romance (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 2.9
Also close: Pink Ground (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.2
Also close: Classic Taupe (ΔE 6.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pink Beach questions
What undertone does Pink Beach have?
Pink Beach has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pink Beach's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pink Beach a light or dark color?
Pink Beach has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 61.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 61, Pink Beach has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Pink Beach in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Malted Milk SW 6057 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Farrow & Ball: Setting Plaster No.231 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (closest available, ΔE 5.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pink Beach?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Pink Beach's undertone.
Where does Pink Beach work best?
Pink Beach works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 61, Pink Beach has visible color without darkening a room much.
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