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May Flowers
64%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
May Flowers Technical Profile
What color is May Flowers? It's a light warm red with the hex code #FBC7D2. Colors similar to May Flowers include Dunn-Edwards Sweet Sixteen, Hirshfield's Sullivan's Heart, Behr Coral Cream. May Flowers has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 64, May Flowers sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with creamy off-whites like Alabaster for trim, walnut or cherry hardwoods, and brass hardware — the warmth keeps reds from feeling clinical. Deep forest green or navy work as bold accent walls. Reds intensify under 2700K-3000K warm bulbs, deepening into wine territory. Under 4000K+ cool LEDs they can read pinker or slightly washed — sample under your actual room lighting before committing.
Colors Similar to May Flowers
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With May Flowers
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
May Flowers
#FBC7D2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CE8364
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for May Flowers
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
May Flowers 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 May Flowers.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
May Flowers — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does May Flowers have?
May Flowers by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the red color family.
What colors match May Flowers from other brands?
The closest matches are Sweet Sixteen by Dunn-Edwards (#FFC9D3), Sullivan's Heart by Hirshfield's (#F7C5D1), Coral Cream by Behr (#FFCBD5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of May Flowers?
May Flowers has an LRV of 63.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why May Flowers's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.