ColorplanNancy's Blushes
No.278 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 54 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Nancy's Blushes (No.278) is a mid-tone pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 54. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Engagement (1277). For trim, try Middleton Pink (No.245).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 54.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E6B7BA |
| RGB | 230, 183, 186 |
| HSL | 356°, 48%, 81% |
About Nancy's Blushes
Nancy's Blushes (No.278) is a mid-tone, muted pink from Farrow & Ball. With an LRV of 54, Nancy's Blushes has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Nancy's Blushes'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 Cinder Rose (No.246), it's lighter and warmer.
How Nancy's Blushes changes with the light
Nancy's Blushes 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
Nancy's Blushes's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Nancy's Blushes 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 Nancy's Blushes close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Nancy's Blushes will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Nancy's Blushes in real homes
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Nancy's Blushes 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.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: Hearts Delight (ΔE 2.1)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 7.5
Also close: Pink Shadow (ΔE 9.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 12.6
Also close: Stolen Kiss (ΔE 13.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Nancy's Blushes questions
What undertone does Nancy's Blushes have?
Nancy's Blushes has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Nancy's Blushes's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Nancy's Blushes a light or dark color?
Nancy's Blushes has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 54.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 54, Nancy's Blushes has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Nancy's Blushes in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Engagement 1277 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Sherwin-Williams: Rosy Outlook SW 6316 (closest available, ΔE 7.5); Behr: Dusty Lilac N110-1 (closest available, ΔE 12.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Nancy's Blushes?
Try Middleton Pink (No.245) on trim and Wevet (No.273) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Nancy's Blushes's undertone.
Where does Nancy's Blushes work best?
Nancy's Blushes works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 54, Nancy's Blushes has visible color without darkening a room much.
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