Blushing Brilliance 009 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F9CAC1, estimated LRV 63 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rose Pink from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #F9CAC1 · 009
Blushing Brilliance
63%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Blushing Brilliance Technical Profile
HEX Code#F9CAC1
RGB249, 202, 193
Estimated LRV63.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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 Blushing Brilliance
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Rose Pink
PPG
#F7CAC1
Close digital match
Sweet As Pie
Dutch Boy
#F7C9BF
Close digital match
Apricot Freeze
Behr
#F8CCC3
Close digital match
Cloud Number Nine
Hirshfield's
#F9CEC6
Close digital match
Deco Shell
Vista Paint
#FFCCC4
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Salmon Bisque
Valspar
#F6C4BC
Close digital match
Melon Juice
Kilz
#FAC5BE
Close digital match
Oleander
Sherwin-Williams
#F2CCC5
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Peachtree
Dunn-Edwards
#FFC9C4
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#ECB7B8
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#F7DDE0
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Colors That Work With Blushing Brilliance
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blushing Brilliance
#F9CAC1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CBA967
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blushing Brilliance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blushing Brilliance 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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Blushing Brilliance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blushing Brilliance have?
Blushing Brilliance by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Blushing Brilliance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blushing Brilliance are Rose Pink by PPG (a close digital match), Sweet As Pie by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Apricot Freeze by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blushing Brilliance'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 Blushing Brilliance?
Blushing Brilliance has a estimated lightness value of 63.1, 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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