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Pretty in Pink

1334 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 42 · mid-tone

0 black100 white

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Benjamin Moore Pretty in Pink (1334) is a mid-tone pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 42. For trim, try Sutton Pink (2002-70).

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Walls:Pretty in Pink

Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

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LRV42.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#EF949D
RGB239, 148, 157
HSL354°, 74%, 76%

About Pretty in Pink

Pretty in Pink (1334) is a mid-tone, medium-strength pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 42, Pretty in Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.

In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pretty in Pink'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 Heartbeat (1319); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.

How Pretty in Pink changes with the light

Pretty in Pink 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.

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North-facing rooms

Pretty in Pink's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.

E

East-facing rooms

Pretty in Pink will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

In strong south light Pretty in Pink can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.

W

West-facing rooms

Pretty in Pink will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.

See Pretty in Pink in real homes

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Pretty in Pink 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

Coral Clay SW 9005

Closest available · ΔE 13.2

Also close: Dressy Rose (ΔE 14.3)

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Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes No.278

Closest available · ΔE 10.3

Also close: Cinder Rose (ΔE 12.2)

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Behr

Mars Red PPU2-11

Closest available · ΔE 16.5

Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 17.9)

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Pretty in Pink questions

What undertone does Pretty in Pink have?

Pretty in Pink has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pretty in Pink's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.

Is Pretty in Pink a light or dark color?

Pretty in Pink has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 42.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 42, Pretty in Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.

What is the closest match to Pretty in Pink in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Coral Clay SW 9005 (closest available, ΔE 13.2); Farrow & Ball: Nancy's Blushes No.278 (closest available, ΔE 10.3); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 16.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Pretty in Pink?

Try Sutton Pink (2002-70) on trim and Pink Bliss (2093-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Pretty in Pink's undertone.

Where does Pretty in Pink work best?

Pretty in Pink works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 42, Pretty in Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.

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