ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sweet Romance (1192) is a light pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 61. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Pink Shadow (SW 0070). 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 | 60.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E8C5B8 |
| RGB | 232, 197, 184 |
| HSL | 16°, 51%, 82% |
About Sweet Romance
Sweet Romance (1192) is a light pink from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 61, Sweet Romance has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sweet Romance'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 Frosted Rose (044); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Sweet Romance changes with the light
Sweet Romance 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
Sweet Romance's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sweet Romance 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 Sweet Romance can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sweet Romance will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sweet Romance in real homes
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Sweet Romance 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.
Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.3
Also close: Pink Ground (ΔE 5.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.1
Also close: Classic Taupe (ΔE 8.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sweet Romance questions
What undertone does Sweet Romance have?
Sweet Romance has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sweet Romance's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sweet Romance a light or dark color?
Sweet Romance has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 60.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 61, Sweet Romance has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sweet Romance in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Pink Shadow SW 0070 (close, ΔE 2.7); Farrow & Ball: Setting Plaster No.231 (closest available, ΔE 5.3); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (closest available, ΔE 7.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sweet Romance?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sweet Romance's undertone.
Where does Sweet Romance work best?
Sweet Romance works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 61, Sweet Romance has visible color without darkening a room much.
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