Passion Fruit 2171-40 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EB968A, estimated LRV 41 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Salmon Rose from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #EB968A · 2171-40
Passion Fruit
41%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Passion Fruit Technical Profile
HEX Code#EB968A
RGB235, 150, 138
Estimated LRV41.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Passion Fruit
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Passion Fruit
#EB968A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C4A46E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Passion Fruit
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Passion Fruit 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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Passion Fruit — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Passion Fruit have?
Passion Fruit 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 Passion Fruit from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Passion Fruit are Salmon Rose by Valspar (a close digital match), Charisma by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Fresh Salmon by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Passion Fruit'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 Passion Fruit?
Passion Fruit has a estimated lightness value of 41.3, 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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