ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pink Powderpuff (001) is a light pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 73. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Rosy Outlook (SW 6316). For trim, try Pink Bliss (2093-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 73.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FFD5CB |
| RGB | 255, 213, 203 |
| HSL | 12°, 100%, 90% |
About Pink Powderpuff
Pink Powderpuff (001) is a light, muted pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 73, Pink Powderpuff 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 Powderpuff'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 Bermuda Pink (016); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Pink Powderpuff changes with the light
Pink Powderpuff 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 Powderpuff's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Pink Powderpuff 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 Powderpuff can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Pink Powderpuff will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Pink Powderpuff in real homes
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Pink Powderpuff 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
Close · ΔE 4.8
Also close: Romance (ΔE 5.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.7
Also close: Calamine (ΔE 7.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.6
Also close: Crushed Peony (ΔE 12.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pink Powderpuff questions
What undertone does Pink Powderpuff have?
Pink Powderpuff has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pink Powderpuff's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pink Powderpuff a light or dark color?
Pink Powderpuff has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 73.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 73, Pink Powderpuff reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Pink Powderpuff in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rosy Outlook SW 6316 (close, ΔE 4.8); Farrow & Ball: Pink Ground No.202 (closest available, ΔE 7.7); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (closest available, ΔE 7.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pink Powderpuff?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Pink Powderpuff's undertone.
Where does Pink Powderpuff work best?
Pink Powderpuff works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 73, Pink Powderpuff reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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