First Light 2102-70 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F0E3DF, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Old Rose from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F0E3DF · 2102-70
First Light
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about First Light
First Light, Benjamin Moore's 2020 Color of the Year, is a soft, barely-there blush — a pink so gentle (LRV 76) that it reads almost as a warm neutral. It signaled the move toward warmer, softer palettes and works as a whole-room color in bedrooms and nurseries without reading sweet or childish.
Its faint pink warmth can surface more against cool whites, so keep companions warm. It's most flattering in soft natural light. Behr Victorian Pearl is its closest cross-brand match, with Sherwin-Williams Intimate White very similar.
First Light Technical Profile
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First Light in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to First Light in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreFirst Light
Nearly identical
BehrOld Rose
Old Rose
Behr
Nearly identical
Chantilly Lace
PPG
Nearly identical
Delighted Pink
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mother of Pearl
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pale Petals
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sweet Pastel
Valspar
Nearly identical
Peach Glamour
Kilz
Nearly identical
Aimee
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Great White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Intimate White
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With First Light
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
First Light
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Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFA383
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for First Light
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
First Light 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 First Light.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
First Light — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does First Light have?
First Light by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 First Light in your own space before committing.
What colors match First Light from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to First Light are Old Rose by Behr (a near-identical match), Rosa Vieja by Behr (a near-identical match), Primrose Bouquet by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting First Light'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 First Light?
First Light has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.9, 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 First Light's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.