Palermo Rose 1278 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D39B9D, estimated LRV 40 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shiny Kettle from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #D39B9D · 1278
Palermo Rose
40%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Palermo Rose Technical Profile
HEX Code#D39B9D
RGB211, 155, 157
Estimated LRV39.7
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Palermo Rose
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Palermo Rose
#D39B9D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B19781
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Palermo Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Palermo Rose 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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Palermo Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Palermo Rose have?
Palermo Rose by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red 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 Palermo Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Palermo Rose are Shiny Kettle by Behr (a close digital match), Rosetti Pink by Valspar (a close digital match), Dusty Rose by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Palermo Rose'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 Palermo Rose?
Palermo Rose has a estimated lightness value of 39.7, 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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