Gentle Blush 2084-70 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FBE5E9, LRV 80 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hepatica from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FBE5E9 · 2084-70
Gentle Blush
80%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Gentle Blush Technical Profile
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Gentle Blush in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gentle Blush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGentle Blush
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sHepatica
Hepatica
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hepatica
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pink Whisper
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rose Water
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
My Sweetheart
Behr
Nearly identical
Pirouette Pink
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Barely Blush
PPG
Nearly identical
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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 Gentle Blush
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gentle Blush
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Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C6896C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Gentle Blush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gentle Blush 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 Gentle Blush.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gentle Blush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gentle Blush have?
Gentle Blush 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 Gentle Blush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gentle Blush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentle Blush are Hepatica by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Hepatica by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Beth’s Smile by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gentle Blush'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 Gentle Blush?
Gentle Blush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.7, 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 Gentle Blush's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.