ColorplanBenjamin Moore Salmon Mousse (046) is a mid-tone pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 44. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Rose Tan (SW 0069) and Farrow & Ball Naperon (No.315). For trim, try Frosted Petal (2089-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 43.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DAA492 |
| RGB | 218, 164, 146 |
| HSL | 15°, 49%, 71% |
About Salmon Mousse
Salmon Mousse (046) is a mid-tone, medium-strength pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 44, Salmon Mousse has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Salmon Mousse'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 Palazzo Pink (1193), it's lighter.
How Salmon Mousse changes with the light
Salmon Mousse 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
Salmon Mousse's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Salmon Mousse 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 Salmon Mousse can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Salmon Mousse will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Salmon Mousse in real homes
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Salmon Mousse 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.
Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.8
Also close: Classic Taupe (ΔE 12.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Salmon Mousse questions
What undertone does Salmon Mousse have?
Salmon Mousse has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Salmon Mousse's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Salmon Mousse a light or dark color?
Salmon Mousse has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 43.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 44, Salmon Mousse has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Salmon Mousse in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rose Tan SW 0069 (close, ΔE 3.8); Farrow & Ball: Naperon No.315 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 6.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Salmon Mousse?
Try Frosted Petal (2089-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Salmon Mousse's undertone.
Where does Salmon Mousse work best?
Salmon Mousse works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 44, Salmon Mousse has visible color without darkening a room much.
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