Pink Elephant M170-1 is a pink paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FAD2DE, LRV 72 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Creamy Strawberry from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FAD2DE · M170-1
Pink Elephant
72%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pink Elephant Technical Profile
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Pink Elephant in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pink Elephant in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPink Elephant
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCreamy Strawberry
Creamy Strawberry
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Baby Blush
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Seashell Pink
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Early Sunrise
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hello Dolly
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pink Lemoncello
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mountain Laurel
PPG
Very similar
Priscilla
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sweet Antoinette
Kilz
Visible difference
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pink Elephant
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pink Elephant
#FAD2DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CA7C68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pink Elephant
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pink Elephant Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Pink Elephant.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pink Elephant — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pink Elephant have?
Pink Elephant by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pink Elephant in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pink Elephant from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pink Elephant are Creamy Strawberry by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Baby Blush by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Seashell Pink by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pink Elephant's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Pink Elephant?
Pink Elephant has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pink Elephant's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.