Cotton Candy 1268 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F7E0E1, LRV 79 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Barely Blush from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F7E0E1 · 1268
Cotton Candy
79%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cotton Candy Technical Profile
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Cotton Candy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cotton Candy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCotton Candy
Nearly identical
PPGBarely Blush
Barely Blush
PPG
Nearly identical
Royal Wedding
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Royal Wedding
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tufted Candy
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
In Your Dreams
Valspar
Nearly identical
Angel Blush
Behr
Nearly identical
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Pink Theory
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cotton Candy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sweet Blush
Kilz
Very similar
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cotton Candy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cotton Candy
#F7E0E1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BD9675
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cotton Candy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cotton Candy 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 Cotton Candy.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cotton Candy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cotton Candy have?
Cotton Candy by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) 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 Cotton Candy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cotton Candy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cotton Candy are Barely Blush by PPG (a near-identical match), Royal Wedding by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Royal Wedding by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cotton Candy'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 Cotton Candy?
Cotton Candy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cotton Candy's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.