ColorplanBenjamin Moore Precocious (051) is a light pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 66. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Romance (SW 6323) and Farrow & Ball Pink Ground (No.202). 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 | 66.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EECEC1 |
| RGB | 238, 206, 193 |
| HSL | 17°, 57%, 85% |
About Precocious
Precocious (051) is a light pink from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 66, Precocious has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Precocious'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 Orchid Pink (036), it's darker and warmer.
How Precocious changes with the light
Precocious 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
Precocious's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Precocious 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 Precocious can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Precocious will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Precocious in real homes
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Precocious 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
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: Pink Shadow (ΔE 3.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.2
Also close: Classic Taupe (ΔE 8.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Precocious questions
What undertone does Precocious have?
Precocious has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Precocious's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Precocious a light or dark color?
Precocious has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 66.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 66, Precocious has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Precocious in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Romance SW 6323 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Farrow & Ball: Pink Ground No.202 (close, ΔE 4.0); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (closest available, ΔE 5.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Precocious?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Precocious's undertone.
Where does Precocious work best?
Precocious works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 66, Precocious has visible color without darkening a room much.
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