ColorplanBenjamin Moore Santa Rosa (1189) is a deep pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 30. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Red Earth (No.64) and Behr Mars Red (PPU2-11). 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 | 29.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BB8877 |
| RGB | 187, 136, 119 |
| HSL | 15°, 33%, 60% |
About Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa (1189) is a deep, medium-strength pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 30, Santa Rosa absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Santa Rosa'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 Wythe Rose (CW-225), it's darker and warmer.
How Santa Rosa changes with the light
Santa Rosa 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
Santa Rosa's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Santa Rosa will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Santa Rosa in real homes
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Santa Rosa 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
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Coral Clay (ΔE 6.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Santa Rosa questions
What undertone does Santa Rosa have?
Santa Rosa has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Santa Rosa's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Santa Rosa a light or dark color?
Santa Rosa has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 29.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 30, Santa Rosa absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Santa Rosa in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Redend Point SW 9081 (closest available, ΔE 5.7); Farrow & Ball: Red Earth No.64 (close, ΔE 4.7); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (close, ΔE 3.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Santa Rosa?
Try Frosted Petal (2089-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Santa Rosa's undertone.
Where does Santa Rosa work best?
Santa Rosa works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 30, Santa Rosa absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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