ColorplanBenjamin Moore Tender Pink (2090-50) is a mid-tone pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 40. For trim, try Pink Swirl (2171-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 40.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DA9B94 |
| RGB | 218, 155, 148 |
| HSL | 6°, 49%, 72% |
About Tender Pink
Tender Pink (2090-50) is a mid-tone, medium-strength pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 40, Tender Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Tender 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. It's very close to Venetian Rose (1292); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Tender Pink changes with the light
Tender 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
Tender Pink's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Tender 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 Tender Pink can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Tender Pink will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Tender Pink in real homes
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Tender 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 7.9
Also close: Persimmon (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.6
Also close: Naperon (ΔE 8.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.9
Also close: Mars Red (ΔE 11.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Tender Pink questions
What undertone does Tender Pink have?
Tender Pink has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Tender Pink's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Tender Pink a light or dark color?
Tender Pink has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 40.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 40, Tender Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Tender Pink in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rose Tan SW 0069 (closest available, ΔE 7.9); Farrow & Ball: Nancy's Blushes No.278 (closest available, ΔE 8.6); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 10.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Tender Pink?
Try Pink Swirl (2171-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Tender Pink's undertone.
Where does Tender Pink work best?
Tender Pink works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 40, Tender Pink has visible color without darkening a room much.
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