ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pink Ribbon (1340) is a mid-tone pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 43. For trim, try Flush Pink (2081-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 42.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E59AA8 |
| RGB | 229, 154, 168 |
| HSL | 349°, 59%, 75% |
About Pink Ribbon
Pink Ribbon (1340) is a mid-tone, medium-strength pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 43, Pink Ribbon has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pink Ribbon'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 lighter and cooler.
How Pink Ribbon changes with the light
Pink Ribbon 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 Ribbon's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Pink Ribbon 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 Ribbon can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Pink Ribbon will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Pink Ribbon in real homes
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Pink Ribbon 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 13.1
Also close: Coral Clay (ΔE 14.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.6
Also close: Cinder Rose (ΔE 10.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 17.1
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 18.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pink Ribbon questions
What undertone does Pink Ribbon have?
Pink Ribbon has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pink Ribbon's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pink Ribbon a light or dark color?
Pink Ribbon has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 42.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 43, Pink Ribbon has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Pink Ribbon in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dressy Rose SW 6024 (closest available, ΔE 13.1); Farrow & Ball: Nancy's Blushes No.278 (closest available, ΔE 8.6); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 17.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pink Ribbon?
Try Flush Pink (2081-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Pink Ribbon's undertone.
Where does Pink Ribbon work best?
Pink Ribbon works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 43, Pink Ribbon has visible color without darkening a room much.
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