ColorplanBenjamin Moore Summer Vacation (002) is a light pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 63. For trim, try Pink Bliss (2093-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 62.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FFC1B6 |
| RGB | 255, 193, 182 |
| HSL | 9°, 100%, 86% |
About Summer Vacation
Summer Vacation (002) is a light, medium-strength pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 63, Summer Vacation has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Summer Vacation'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 Perky Peach (2012-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Summer Vacation changes with the light
Summer Vacation 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 Vacation's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Summer Vacation 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 Vacation can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Summer Vacation will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Summer Vacation in real homes
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Summer Vacation 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 8.8
Also close: Romance (ΔE 9.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.0
Also close: Naperon (ΔE 11.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 12.8
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 14.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Summer Vacation questions
What undertone does Summer Vacation have?
Summer Vacation has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Summer Vacation's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Summer Vacation a light or dark color?
Summer Vacation has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 62.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 63, Summer Vacation has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Summer Vacation in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rosy Outlook SW 6316 (closest available, ΔE 8.8); Farrow & Ball: Nancy's Blushes No.278 (closest available, ΔE 7.0); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (closest available, ΔE 12.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Summer Vacation?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Summer Vacation's undertone.
Where does Summer Vacation work best?
Summer Vacation works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 63, Summer Vacation has visible color without darkening a room much.
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