Palmetto Pink 1188 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CB9D8F, estimated LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Calliope from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #CB9D8F · 1188
Palmetto Pink
39%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Palmetto Pink Technical Profile
HEX Code#CB9D8F
RGB203, 157, 143
Estimated LRV38.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Palmetto Pink
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Palmetto Pink
#CB9D8F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFA383
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Palmetto Pink
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Palmetto 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
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Palmetto Pink — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Palmetto Pink have?
Palmetto Pink by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Palmetto Pink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Palmetto Pink are Calliope by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Calliope by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Musk by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Palmetto 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 Palmetto Pink?
Palmetto Pink has a estimated lightness value of 38.8, 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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