ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sugarcane (1185) is a light pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 74. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Faint Coral (SW 6329), Farrow & Ball Pink Ground (No.202) and Behr Stolen Kiss (MQ3-34). 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 | 73.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F0DBD2 |
| RGB | 240, 219, 210 |
| HSL | 18°, 50%, 88% |
About Sugarcane
Sugarcane (1185) is a light pink from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 74, Sugarcane 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 Sugarcane'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 Love & Happiness (1191), it's cooler.
How Sugarcane changes with the light
Sugarcane 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
Sugarcane's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sugarcane 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 Sugarcane close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Sugarcane will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Sugarcane in real homes
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Sugarcane 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 2.1
Also close: Intimate White (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.8
Also close: Tuscan Beige (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sugarcane questions
What undertone does Sugarcane have?
Sugarcane has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sugarcane's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sugarcane a light or dark color?
Sugarcane has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 73.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 74, Sugarcane reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Sugarcane in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Faint Coral SW 6329 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Farrow & Ball: Pink Ground No.202 (close, ΔE 2.8); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sugarcane?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sugarcane's undertone.
Where does Sugarcane work best?
Sugarcane works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 74, Sugarcane reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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