ColorplanBenjamin Moore Rosetone (1186) is a light pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 62. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Pink Shadow (SW 0070) 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 | 61.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E5C8BF |
| RGB | 229, 200, 191 |
| HSL | 14°, 42%, 82% |
About Rosetone
Rosetone (1186) is a light, muted pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 62, Rosetone has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Rosetone'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 Rose Blush (037); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Rosetone changes with the light
Rosetone 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
Rosetone's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Rosetone 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 Rosetone close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Rosetone will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Rosetone in real homes
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Rosetone 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 1.6
Also close: Romance (ΔE 2.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.6
Also close: Dusty Lilac (ΔE 8.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Rosetone questions
What undertone does Rosetone have?
Rosetone has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Rosetone's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Rosetone a light or dark color?
Rosetone has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 61.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 62, Rosetone has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Rosetone in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Pink Shadow SW 0070 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Farrow & Ball: Calamine No.230 (close, ΔE 4.1); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (closest available, ΔE 5.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Rosetone?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Rosetone's undertone.
Where does Rosetone work best?
Rosetone works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 62, Rosetone has visible color without darkening a room much.
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