Careless Whispers 1214 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E9C7B1, LRV 59 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wild Peach from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9C7B1 · 1214
Careless Whispers
59%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Careless Whispers Technical Profile
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Careless Whispers in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Careless Whispers in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCareless Whispers
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWild Peach
Wild Peach
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Special Peach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tantalizing Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Weekend Retreat
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Woodstock Rose
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cockleshell
Behr
Nearly identical
Gypsum Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Aristocrat Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wassail
Kilz
Very similar
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Careless Whispers
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Careless Whispers
#E9C7B1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBB477
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Careless Whispers
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Careless Whispers 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 Careless Whispers.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Careless Whispers — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Careless Whispers have?
Careless Whispers by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Careless Whispers in your own space before committing.
What colors match Careless Whispers from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Careless Whispers are Wild Peach by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Special Peach by Valspar (a near-identical match), Resort Peach by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Careless Whispers'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 Careless Whispers?
Careless Whispers has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.7, 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 Careless Whispers's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.