ColorplanBenjamin Moore Rose Blush (037) is a light pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 63. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Rosy Outlook (SW 6316) and Farrow & Ball Calamine (No.230). 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 | 62.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E9C9C1 |
| RGB | 233, 201, 193 |
| HSL | 12°, 48%, 84% |
About Rose Blush
Rose Blush (037) is a light, muted pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 63, Rose Blush has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Rose Blush'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 Rosetone (1186); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Rose Blush changes with the light
Rose Blush 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 Blush's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Rose Blush 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 Blush close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Rose Blush will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Rose Blush in real homes
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Rose Blush 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 2.5
Also close: Pink Shadow (ΔE 2.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.2
Also close: Dusty Lilac (ΔE 9.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Rose Blush questions
What undertone does Rose Blush have?
Rose Blush has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Rose Blush's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Rose Blush a light or dark color?
Rose Blush has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 62.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 63, Rose Blush has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Rose Blush in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rosy Outlook SW 6316 (close, ΔE 2.5); Farrow & Ball: Calamine No.230 (close, ΔE 4.9); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (closest available, ΔE 6.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Rose Blush?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Rose Blush's undertone.
Where does Rose Blush work best?
Rose Blush works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 63, Rose Blush has visible color without darkening a room much.
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