Blushing Brilliance 009 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F9CAC1, 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.
Ref. #F9CAC1 · 009
Blushing Brilliance
63%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Blushing Brilliance Technical Profile
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Blushing Brilliance in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blushing Brilliance in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBlushing Brilliance
Nearly identical
PPGRose Pink
Rose Pink
PPG
Nearly identical
Sweet As Pie
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Apricot Freeze
Behr
Nearly identical
Cloud Number Nine
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Deco Shell
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Salmon Bisque
Valspar
Nearly identical
Melon Juice
Kilz
Nearly identical
Oleander
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Peachtree
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blushing Brilliance
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Blushing Brilliance.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blushing Brilliance in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blushing Brilliance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blushing Brilliance are Rose Pink by PPG (a near-identical match), Sweet As Pie by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Apricot Freeze by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blushing Brilliance's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.