Blushing Red by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Ref. #B93254 · 2079-20

Blushing Red

13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Blushing Red 2079-20 is a pink paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B93254, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cherries Jubilee from PPG (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Blushing Red Technical Profile

HEX Code#B93254
RGB185, 50, 84
LRV13.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familypink
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Blushing Red in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Blushing Red 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 Red
Very similar
PPGCherries Jubilee

Cherries Jubilee

PPG

Very similar

Merlot Magic

Vista Paint

Very similar

Cherries Jubilee

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Fortune Red

Behr

Very similar

Obsession

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Fire-Breathing Dragon

Valspar

Very similar

Spiked Punch

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Rumba Red

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Bright Orchid

Kilz

Very similar

Telemagenta

RAL

Visible difference

Incarnadine

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Petal .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Blushing Red

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Blushing Red

#B93254

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B67C68

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Blushing Red

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Blushing Red

Complement

Peacock Feather

Blushing Red Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Sea Froth

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Chocolate Truffle

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Iris

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Passion Plum

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Irish Moss

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Drop Dead Gorgeous

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Raspberry Glaze

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Mediterranean Spice

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Aniline Red

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More pink colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Glamorous

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Pink Parfait

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Neon Hippie

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Cosmic Pink

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Floral Vista

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Creamy Freesia

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Blushing Red — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Blushing Red have?
Blushing Red by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Blushing Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blushing Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blushing Red are Cherries Jubilee by PPG (a very close match), Merlot Magic by Vista Paint (a very close match), Cherries Jubilee by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Blushing Red'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 Red?
Blushing Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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