ColorplanOintment Pink
No.21 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 36 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Ointment Pink (No.21) is a deep pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 36. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Baker's Dozen (1216), Sherwin-Williams Rose Tan (SW 0069) and Behr Canyon Dusk (S210-4). For trim, try Tailor Tack (No.302).
Room Preview
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 35.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C8977E |
| RGB | 200, 151, 126 |
| HSL | 20°, 40%, 64% |
About Ointment Pink
Ointment Pink (No.21) is a deep, medium-strength pink from Farrow & Ball that leans peach. With an LRV of 36, Ointment Pink absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ointment 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. Next to Naperon (No.315), it's darker and cooler.
How Ointment Pink changes with the light
Ointment 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
Ointment Pink's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Ointment 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 Ointment Pink can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Ointment Pink will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Ointment Pink in real homes
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Ointment 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.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 2.3
Also close: Mountain Hideaway (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Persimmon (ΔE 3.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Ointment Pink questions
What undertone does Ointment Pink have?
Ointment Pink has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ointment Pink's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Ointment Pink a light or dark color?
Ointment Pink has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 35.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 36, Ointment Pink absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Ointment Pink in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Baker's Dozen 1216 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Sherwin-Williams: Rose Tan SW 0069 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (close, ΔE 3.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Ointment Pink?
Try Tailor Tack (No.302) on trim and Wevet (No.273) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Ointment Pink's undertone.
Where does Ointment Pink work best?
Ointment Pink works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 36, Ointment Pink absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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