Paisley Pink 1261 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E9D8D6, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Quartz Pink from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9D8D6 · 1261
Paisley Pink
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Paisley Pink Technical Profile
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Paisley Pink in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Paisley Pink in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePaisley Pink
Nearly identical
ValsparQuartz Pink
Quartz Pink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Soft Sunrise
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Vienna Lace
Behr
Nearly identical
Lost Love
PPG
Nearly identical
Mannequin
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Peach Glamour
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cotton Candy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Palazzo Pink
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Daring Deception
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Paisley Pink
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Paisley Pink
#E9D8D6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9D85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Paisley Pink
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Paisley Pink 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 Paisley Pink.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Paisley Pink — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Paisley Pink have?
Paisley Pink 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 Paisley Pink in your own space before committing.
What colors match Paisley Pink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Paisley Pink are Quartz Pink by Valspar (a near-identical match), Soft Sunrise by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Vienna Lace by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Paisley Pink'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 Paisley Pink?
Paisley Pink has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.3, 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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Why Paisley Pink's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.