ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sweet 16 (1310) is a light pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 65. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Nancy's Blushes (No.278). 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 | 64.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F9C6CC |
| RGB | 249, 198, 204 |
| HSL | 353°, 81%, 88% |
About Sweet 16
Sweet 16 (1310) is a light, muted pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 65, Sweet 16 has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sweet 16'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 Bed of Roses (1318), it's lighter.
How Sweet 16 changes with the light
Sweet 16 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
Sweet 16's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sweet 16 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 Sweet 16 close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Sweet 16 will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Sweet 16 in real homes
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Sweet 16 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 7.3
Also close: Pink Shadow (ΔE 10.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.2
Also close: Middleton Pink (ΔE 11.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 12.8
Also close: Dusty Lilac (ΔE 13.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sweet 16 questions
What undertone does Sweet 16 have?
Sweet 16 has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sweet 16's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sweet 16 a light or dark color?
Sweet 16 has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 64.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 65, Sweet 16 has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sweet 16 in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rosy Outlook SW 6316 (closest available, ΔE 7.3); Farrow & Ball: Nancy's Blushes No.278 (close, ΔE 4.2); 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 Sweet 16?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sweet 16's undertone.
Where does Sweet 16 work best?
Sweet 16 works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 65, Sweet 16 has visible color without darkening a room much.
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