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Pleasing Pink 2003-70
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Undertone: Noticeable pink undertone
In CIELAB, Pleasing Pink sits at L* 92.1, a* 9.9, b* 1.4. Its hue angle is 8° and its chroma is 10.0, so it leans pink clearly enough to notice on a full wall. It classifies as warm. Among Benjamin Moore colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 19%.
LRV 78.0: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 78.0, Pleasing Pink is lighter than 90% of Benjamin Moore colors. Reflects most light. Works in dim rooms, north-facing spaces, ceilings and trim; can look stark in strong southern light.
Closest Sherwin-Williams match to Pleasing Pink
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young At Heart | SW 7109 | 2.86 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Alyssum | SW 6589 | 2.99 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Lighthearted Pink | SW 6568 | 3.49 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Closest Behr match to Pleasing Pink
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poetic Princess | 110A-2 | 1.48 | Very close | |
| Delicate Rose | 120A-2 | 1.64 | Very close | |
| Blowing Kisses | P150-1 | 1.71 | Very close |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voile Pink | 2000-70 | 0.33 | Practically identical | |
| Marshmallow Bunny | 2001-70 | 0.54 | Practically identical | |
| Romantic Pink | 2004-70 | 0.67 | Practically identical | |
| Angel Pink | 2007-70 | 0.88 | Practically identical | |
| '50s Pink | 2086-70 | 1.53 | Very close | |
| Aztec Lily | 2080-70 | 1.54 | Very close |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Benjamin Moore with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Frosted Petal 2089-70 · lighter, LRV 82.5
- Soft Pink 2012-70 · lighter, LRV 84.1
- Bridal Pink 2013-70 · lighter, LRV 85.0
- Rose Reflection 2171-60 · darker, LRV 73.4
- Springy Peach 2011-60 · darker, LRV 73.4
- Yours Truly 1317 · darker, LRV 74.3
Colors that go with Pleasing Pink
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Barely Teal 2048-70 · complementary (180°)
- I Love You Pink 2077-70 · analogous (−30°)
- Valentine Memories 888 · analogous (+30°)
- Green Essence 853 · triadic (120°)
- White Satin 2067-70 · triadic (240°)
Pleasing Pink vs popular colors
- Touch of Pink (Benjamin Moore 2008-70, ΔE 3.7) is lighter (LRV 81.3 vs 78.0), more yellow/warm, more green, more muted.
- Cream Puff (Benjamin Moore 2174-70, ΔE 6.3) is lighter (LRV 82.1 vs 78.0), more yellow/warm, more green, more muted.
- First Light (Benjamin Moore 2102-70, ΔE 6.9) is darker (LRV 75.9 vs 78.0), more yellow/warm, more green, more muted.