ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pink Moire (CC-158) is a light pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 73. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Romance (SW 6323), Farrow & Ball Pink Ground (No.202) and Behr Stolen Kiss (MQ3-34). 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 | 73.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F2DACC |
| RGB | 242, 218, 204 |
| HSL | 22°, 59%, 87% |
About Pink Moire
Pink Moire (CC-158) is a light pink from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 73, Pink Moire reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pink Moire'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 Love & Happiness (1191); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Pink Moire changes with the light
Pink Moire 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 Moire's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Pink Moire 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 Moire close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Pink Moire will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Pink Moire in real homes
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Pink Moire 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.
Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Calamine (ΔE 4.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pink Moire questions
What undertone does Pink Moire have?
Pink Moire has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pink Moire's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pink Moire a light or dark color?
Pink Moire has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 73.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 73, Pink Moire reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Pink Moire in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Romance SW 6323 (close, ΔE 3.1); Farrow & Ball: Pink Ground No.202 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (very close, ΔE 2.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pink Moire?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Pink Moire's undertone.
Where does Pink Moire work best?
Pink Moire works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 73, Pink Moire reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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