Monet 1243 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C0A5A1, estimated LRV 41 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rosey Glow from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #C0A5A1 · 1243
Monet
41%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Monet Technical Profile
HEX Code#C0A5A1
RGB192, 165, 161
Estimated LRV40.7
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Monet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Monet
#C0A5A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9E85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Monet
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Monet Room Palettes
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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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Monet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Monet have?
Monet by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Monet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Monet are Rosey Glow by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Patchwork Pink by Behr (a very close match), Awakening by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Monet'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 Monet?
Monet has a estimated lightness value of 40.7, 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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