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Sun Washed 2169-70
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Undertone: Noticeable orange undertone
In CIELAB, Sun Washed sits at L* 95.0, a* 3.6, b* 6.2. Its hue angle is 60° and its chroma is 7.1, so it leans orange 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 37%.
LRV 84.2: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 84.2, Sun Washed is lighter than 97% 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 Sun Washed
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinkish | SW 7112 | 1.90 | Very close | |
| Roseate | SW 7113 | 2.14 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Cosmetic Blush | SW 7110 | 2.43 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Closest Behr match to Sun Washed
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Rosebeige | 190E-1 | 1.11 | Very close | |
| Hush Pink | 200C-1 | 1.42 | Very close | |
| Silk Elegance | PPL-71 | 1.53 | Very close |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridal Pink | 2013-70 | 0.78 | Practically identical | |
| Blanched Coral | 886 | 1.05 | Very close | |
| Soft White | 2170-70 | 1.20 | Very close | |
| Shell Pink | 883 | 1.24 | Very close | |
| Sun Kissed Peach | 2168-70 | 1.55 | Very close | |
| Mellow Pink | 2094-70 | 1.87 | Very close |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Benjamin Moore with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Hint of Pink 884 · darker, LRV 80.8
- Gentle Butterfly 2173-70 · darker, LRV 81.6
- White Mountains 906 · darker, LRV 80.5
Colors that go with Sun Washed
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Cumulus Cotton 2063-70 · complementary (180°)
- Light Quartz 2011-70 · analogous (−30°)
- Woodland Snow 2161-70 · analogous (+30°)
- Blue Bonnet 2050-70 · triadic (120°)
- Misty Lilac 2071-70 · triadic (240°)
Sun Washed vs popular colors
- Peach Parfait (Benjamin Moore 2175-70, ΔE 2.3) is darker (LRV 79.6 vs 84.2), more yellow/warm, more saturated.
- Cream Puff (Benjamin Moore 2174-70, ΔE 2.4) is darker (LRV 82.1 vs 84.2), more blue/cool, more red/pink.
- Pink Bliss (Benjamin Moore 2093-70, ΔE 3.0) is darker (LRV 81.6 vs 84.2), more blue/cool, more muted.