Flamingo's Dream 2002-40 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F98892, LRV 40 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Strawberry Shortcake from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F98892 · 2002-40
Flamingo's Dream
40%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Flamingo's Dream Technical Profile
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Flamingo's Dream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Flamingo's Dream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreFlamingo's Dream
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsStrawberry Shortcake
Strawberry Shortcake
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cabana Coral
PPG
Very similar
Cherished One
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cherished One
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Poppy Field
Valspar
Very similar
Guava Jelly
Behr
Very similar
Ruffle Pink Dress
Kilz
Very similar
Amaryllis
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Light Pink
RAL
Very similar
Corallize
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Flamingo's Dream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Flamingo's Dream
#F98892
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D08F62
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Flamingo's Dream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Flamingo's Dream 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 Flamingo's Dream.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Flamingo's Dream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Flamingo's Dream have?
Flamingo's Dream by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Flamingo's Dream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Flamingo's Dream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flamingo's Dream are Strawberry Shortcake by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cabana Coral by PPG (a very close match), Prettiest Pink by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Flamingo's Dream'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 Flamingo's Dream?
Flamingo's Dream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Flamingo's Dream's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.