ColorplanPorphyry Pink
No.49 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 24 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Porphyry Pink (No.49) is a deep pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 24. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Spiced Apple Cider (1201), Sherwin-Williams Coral Clay (SW 9005) and Behr Mars Red (PPU2-11). For trim, try Middleton Pink (No.245).
Room Preview
This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 24.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B4796C |
| RGB | 180, 121, 108 |
| HSL | 11°, 32%, 56% |
About Porphyry Pink
Porphyry Pink (No.49) is a deep, medium-strength pink from Farrow & Ball. With an LRV of 24, Porphyry 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 Porphyry 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 Red Earth (No.64), it's darker and cooler.
How Porphyry Pink changes with the light
Porphyry 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
Porphyry Pink's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Porphyry 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 Porphyry Pink can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Porphyry Pink will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Porphyry Pink in real homes
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Porphyry 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
Close · ΔE 3.0
Also close: Badlands (ΔE 3.2)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 2.7
Also close: Reddened Earth (ΔE 6.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Porphyry Pink questions
What undertone does Porphyry Pink have?
Porphyry Pink has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Porphyry Pink's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Porphyry Pink a light or dark color?
Porphyry Pink has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 24.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 24, Porphyry 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 Porphyry Pink in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Spiced Apple Cider 1201 (close, ΔE 3.0); Sherwin-Williams: Coral Clay SW 9005 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (close, ΔE 2.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Porphyry Pink?
Try Middleton Pink (No.245) on trim and Wevet (No.273) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Porphyry Pink's undertone.
Where does Porphyry Pink work best?
Porphyry Pink works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 24, Porphyry 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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