ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pink Buff (1285) is a deep pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 37. For trim, try Wispy Pink (2005-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 37.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DD9091 |
| RGB | 221, 144, 145 |
| HSL | 359°, 53%, 72% |
About Pink Buff
Pink Buff (1285) is a deep, medium-strength pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 37, Pink Buff 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 Pink Buff'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 Secret Garden (1284), it's darker and warmer.
How Pink Buff changes with the light
Pink Buff 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
Pink Buff's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Pink Buff 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 Pink Buff can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Pink Buff will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Pink Buff in real homes
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Pink Buff 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 9.5
Also close: Persimmon (ΔE 11.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 10.7
Also close: Cinder Rose (ΔE 10.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 12.5
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 14.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pink Buff questions
What undertone does Pink Buff have?
Pink Buff has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pink Buff's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pink Buff a light or dark color?
Pink Buff has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 37.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 37, Pink Buff 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 Pink Buff in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Coral Clay SW 9005 (closest available, ΔE 9.5); Farrow & Ball: Nancy's Blushes No.278 (closest available, ΔE 10.7); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 12.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pink Buff?
Try Wispy Pink (2005-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Pink Buff's undertone.
Where does Pink Buff work best?
Pink Buff works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 37, Pink Buff 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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