ColorplanBenjamin Moore Valentine Memories (888) is a light pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 77. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Rosy Outlook (SW 6316), Farrow & Ball Middleton Pink (No.245) and Behr Stolen Kiss (MQ3-34). For trim, try Pink Fairy (2006-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 76.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F8DDD8 |
| RGB | 248, 221, 216 |
| HSL | 9°, 70%, 91% |
About Valentine Memories
Valentine Memories (888) is a light, muted pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 77, Valentine Memories reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Valentine Memories'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 Peach Kiss (2089-60); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Valentine Memories changes with the light
Valentine Memories is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Valentine Memories's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Valentine Memories 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 Valentine Memories can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Valentine Memories will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Valentine Memories in real homes
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Valentine Memories 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
Close · ΔE 3.5
Also close: Romance (ΔE 4.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Valentine Memories questions
What undertone does Valentine Memories have?
Valentine Memories has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Valentine Memories's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Valentine Memories a light or dark color?
Valentine Memories has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 76.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 77, Valentine Memories reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Valentine Memories in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rosy Outlook SW 6316 (close, ΔE 3.5); Farrow & Ball: Middleton Pink No.245 (close, ΔE 3.7); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (close, ΔE 4.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Valentine Memories?
Try Pink Fairy (2006-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Valentine Memories's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Valentine Memories work best?
Valentine Memories works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 77, Valentine Memories reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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