ColorplanBenjamin Moore Summer Sun Pink (2012-40) is a mid-tone pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 46. For trim, try Powder Pink (2009-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 45.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FE9989 |
| RGB | 254, 153, 137 |
| HSL | 8°, 98%, 77% |
About Summer Sun Pink
Summer Sun Pink (2012-40) is a mid-tone, bold pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 46, Summer Sun Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Summer Sun Pink'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 Pink Polka Dot (004), it's lighter.
How Summer Sun Pink changes with the light
Summer Sun Pink 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
Summer Sun Pink's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Summer Sun Pink 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 Summer Sun Pink can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Summer Sun Pink will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Summer Sun Pink in real homes
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Summer Sun Pink 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 9.0
Also close: Rose Tan (ΔE 11.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 10.8
Also close: Ointment Pink (ΔE 12.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 14.5
Also close: Mars Red (ΔE 16.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Summer Sun Pink questions
What undertone does Summer Sun Pink have?
Summer Sun Pink has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Summer Sun Pink's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Summer Sun Pink a light or dark color?
Summer Sun Pink has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 45.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 46, Summer Sun Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Summer Sun Pink in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Persimmon SW 6339 (closest available, ΔE 9.0); Farrow & Ball: Naperon No.315 (closest available, ΔE 10.8); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 14.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Summer Sun Pink?
Try Powder Pink (2009-70) on trim and Pink Bliss (2093-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Summer Sun Pink's undertone.
Where does Summer Sun Pink work best?
Summer Sun Pink works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 46, Summer Sun Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.
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