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Authentic Pink 2006-60
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Undertone: Saturated pink (a color, not a neutral)
In CIELAB, Authentic Pink sits at L* 84.6, a* 16.6, b* 5.2. Its hue angle is 17° and its chroma is 17.4, so it reads as an outright pink rather than a neutral. It classifies as warm. Among Benjamin Moore colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 39%.
LRV 64.1: light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 64.1, Authentic Pink is lighter than 70% of Benjamin Moore colors. The most forgiving range for whole-house walls. Keeps rooms bright without glare.
Closest Sherwin-Williams match to Authentic 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Pink | SW 6596 | 1.94 | Very close | |
| Loveable | SW 6590 | 1.96 | Very close | |
| Rose Pink | SW 9693 | 2.72 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Closest Behr match to Authentic 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fashioned Pink | 120B-4 | 1.58 | Very close | |
| Energetic Pink | P150-2 | 1.62 | Very close | |
| Angel Kiss | P160-1 | 1.69 | Very close |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastel Pink | 2007-60 | 1.42 | Very close | |
| Sweet 16 | 1310 | 1.92 | Very close | |
| Cat's Meow | 1332 | 2.12 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Unspoken Love | 1269 | 2.23 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Bed of Roses | 1318 | 2.37 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Sweet 16 Pink | 2002-60 | 2.78 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Benjamin Moore with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Sweet Taffy 2086-60 · lighter, LRV 66.7
- Early Sunrise 2084-60 · lighter, LRV 68.2
- Exotic Pink 2003-60 · lighter, LRV 66.3
- Sweet Romance 1192 · darker, LRV 59.5
- Rose Lace 1254 · darker, LRV 59.0
- Pearly Pink 2171-50 · darker, LRV 59.0
Colors that go with Authentic Pink
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- San Clemente Teal 730 · complementary (180°)
- Pink Cherub 2079-60 · analogous (−30°)
- Antique Coral 1198 · analogous (+30°)
- Pistachio 561 · triadic (120°)
- Windmill Wings 2067-60 · triadic (240°)
Authentic Pink vs popular colors
- Touch of Pink (Benjamin Moore 2008-70, ΔE 9.9) is lighter (LRV 81.3 vs 64.1), more blue/cool, more green, more muted.
- Cream Puff (Benjamin Moore 2174-70, ΔE 11.9) is lighter (LRV 82.1 vs 64.1), more green, more muted.
- First Light (Benjamin Moore 2102-70, ΔE 12.1) is lighter (LRV 75.9 vs 64.1), more blue/cool, more green, more muted.