Pale Petal 1178 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E1C5B9, estimated LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spice Beige from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #E1C5B9 · 1178
Pale Petal
57%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pale Petal Technical Profile
HEX Code#E1C5B9
RGB225, 197, 185
Estimated LRV57.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Spice Beige
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#DFC4B9
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Rodeo Dust
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#DEC4B9
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Coral Stone
Behr
#DDC2B7
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Canyon Dusk
Dunn-Edwards
#DDC3B7
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Pink Shadow
Sherwin-Williams
#DEC3B9
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#E5C7B9
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Lyman Camellia
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#E1C6B7
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Colors That Work With Pale Petal
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Petal
#E1C5B9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1A881
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Petal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Petal 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
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Pale Petal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Petal have?
Pale Petal by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Pale Petal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Petal are Spice Beige by PPG (a close digital match), Rodeo Dust by Valspar (a close digital match), Coral Stone by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pale Petal'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 Pale Petal?
Pale Petal has a estimated lightness value of 57.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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