ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pink Peony (2078-70) is a very light warm white with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 82. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Middleton Pink (No.245).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 82.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F8E5EC |
| RGB | 248, 229, 236 |
| HSL | 338°, 58%, 94% |
About Pink Peony
Pink Peony (2078-70) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a soft pink undertone. With an LRV of 82, Pink Peony 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 Peony's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. It's very close to Baby Dreams (2083-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Pink Peony changes with the light
Pink Peony is a fairly neutral white. It reads clean and bright in south or west light and can lean slightly gray in north light, so test a sample on your darkest wall.
North-facing rooms
Pink Peony may lean slightly gray in north light; check a sample on the north wall before committing.
East-facing rooms
Pink Peony will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Pink Peony will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Pink Peony will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Pink Peony in real homes
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Pink Peony 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 7.1
Also close: Faint Coral (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.8
Also close: Dusty Lilac (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pink Peony questions
What undertone does Pink Peony have?
Pink Peony has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pink Peony's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pink Peony a light or dark color?
Pink Peony has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 82.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 82, Pink Peony reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Pink Peony in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rosy Outlook SW 6316 (closest available, ΔE 7.1); Farrow & Ball: Middleton Pink No.245 (close, ΔE 3.2); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (closest available, ΔE 7.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pink Peony?
Pink Peony is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does Pink Peony work best?
Pink Peony works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 82, Pink Peony reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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