ColorplanBenjamin Moore Rose Accent (1177) is a light pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 65. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Romance (SW 6323), Farrow & Ball Calamine (No.230) and Behr Stolen Kiss (MQ3-34). 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 | 65.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E6CFC5 |
| RGB | 230, 207, 197 |
| HSL | 18°, 40%, 84% |
About Rose Accent
Rose Accent (1177) is a light pink from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 65, Rose Accent has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Rose Accent'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 Bermuda Sands (2100-60), it's lighter.
How Rose Accent changes with the light
Rose Accent has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Rose Accent's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Rose Accent will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Rose Accent close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Rose Accent will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Rose Accent in real homes
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Rose Accent 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 1.7
Also close: Malted Milk (ΔE 2.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Pink Ground (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Rose Accent questions
What undertone does Rose Accent have?
Rose Accent has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Rose Accent's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Rose Accent a light or dark color?
Rose Accent has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 65.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 65, Rose Accent has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Rose Accent in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Romance SW 6323 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Farrow & Ball: Calamine No.230 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (close, ΔE 3.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Rose Accent?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Rose Accent's undertone.
Where does Rose Accent work best?
Rose Accent works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 65, Rose Accent has visible color without darkening a room much.
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