Authentic Pink 2006-60 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F7C9CB, estimated LRV 66 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blushed Pink from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #F7C9CB · 2006-60
Authentic Pink
66%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Authentic Pink Technical Profile
HEX Code#F7C9CB
RGB247, 201, 203
Estimated LRV65.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Compare alternatives to Authentic Pink
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Blushed Pink
Dutch Boy
#F6C8CB
Close digital match
Icing on the Cake
Valspar
#F9CDCF
Close digital match
Kendall Rose
PPG
#F7CCCD
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Everblooming
Behr
#F6C4C6
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Sweet Antoinette
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#F4C9C8
Close digital match
Briar Rose
Vista Paint
#F2C6CB
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All Dressed Up
Hirshfield's
#F9CDCC
Close digital match
Bella Pink
Sherwin-Williams
#F1C6C4
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#FACFCC
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Colors That Work With Authentic Pink
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Authentic Pink
#F7C9CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C6956C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Authentic Pink
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Authentic Pink 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
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Authentic Pink — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Authentic Pink have?
Authentic Pink by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Authentic Pink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Authentic Pink are Blushed Pink by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Icing on the Cake by Valspar (a close digital match), Kendall Rose by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Authentic Pink'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 Authentic Pink?
Authentic Pink has a estimated lightness value of 65.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Authentic Pink's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.