Cotton Candy 1268 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F7E0E1, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #F7E0E1 · 1268
Cotton Candy
79%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cotton Candy Technical Profile
HEX Code#F7E0E1
RGB247, 224, 225
Estimated LRV78.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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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#F8E2E3
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#FAE3E3
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Royal Wedding
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#FBE3E3
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Tufted Candy
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#F6DDDE
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#FAE2E5
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#F7DDE0
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Pink Theory
Dunn-Edwards
#FFE6E4
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Cotton Candy
Sherwin-Williams
#F2E0DF
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Colors That Work With Cotton Candy
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cotton Candy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cotton Candy are Barely Blush by PPG (a close digital match), Royal Wedding by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Royal Wedding by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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