ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pink Swirl (2171-70) is a very light warm white with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 85. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322), Farrow & Ball Middleton Pink (No.245) and Behr Stolen Kiss (MQ3-34). For trim, try Sun Washed (2169-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 85.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FCEAE6 |
| RGB | 252, 234, 230 |
| HSL | 11°, 79%, 95% |
About Pink Swirl
Pink Swirl (2171-70) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a soft pink undertone. With an LRV of 85, Pink Swirl 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 Swirl's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. It's very close to Light Quartz (2011-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Pink Swirl changes with the light
Pink Swirl is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Pink Swirl's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Pink Swirl will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Pink Swirl will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Pink Swirl will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Pink Swirl in real homes
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Pink Swirl 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 3.8
Also close: Faint Coral (ΔE 4.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.3
Also close: Tailor Tack (ΔE 4.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
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Pink Swirl questions
What undertone does Pink Swirl have?
Pink Swirl has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pink Swirl's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pink Swirl a light or dark color?
Pink Swirl has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 85.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 85, Pink Swirl reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Pink Swirl in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Intimate White SW 6322 (close, ΔE 3.8); Farrow & Ball: Middleton Pink No.245 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (close, ΔE 3.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pink Swirl?
Try Sun Washed (2169-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Pink Swirl's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Pink Swirl work best?
Pink Swirl works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 85, Pink Swirl reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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