ColorplanBenjamin Moore Spring Blossom (2172-70) is a light pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 74. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Rosy Outlook (SW 6316), Farrow & Ball Middleton Pink (No.245) and Behr Stolen Kiss (MQ3-34). For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
Room Preview
This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 73.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F4D9D5 |
| RGB | 244, 217, 213 |
| HSL | 8°, 58%, 90% |
About Spring Blossom
Spring Blossom (2172-70) is a light, muted pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 74, Spring Blossom reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Spring Blossom'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 Peach Kiss (2089-60); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Spring Blossom changes with the light
Spring Blossom 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
Spring Blossom's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Spring Blossom 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 Spring Blossom close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Spring Blossom will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Spring Blossom in real homes
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Spring Blossom 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 2.6
Also close: Romance (ΔE 4.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Spring Blossom questions
What undertone does Spring Blossom have?
Spring Blossom has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Spring Blossom's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Spring Blossom a light or dark color?
Spring Blossom has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 73.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 74, Spring Blossom reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Spring Blossom in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rosy Outlook SW 6316 (close, ΔE 2.6); Farrow & Ball: Middleton Pink No.245 (close, ΔE 3.9); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (close, ΔE 4.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Spring Blossom?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Oyster (2115-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Spring Blossom's undertone.
Where does Spring Blossom work best?
Spring Blossom works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 74, Spring Blossom reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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