Passion Fruit 2171-40 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EB968A, 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.
Ref. #EB968A · 2171-40
Passion Fruit
41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Passion Fruit Technical Profile
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Passion Fruit in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Passion Fruit in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePassion Fruit
Nearly identical
ValsparSalmon Rose
Salmon Rose
Valspar
Nearly identical
Charisma
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Fresh Salmon
PPG
Nearly identical
Corallize
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rose Essence
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Coral Ridge
Kilz
Very similar
Southwest Stone
Behr
Very similar
Rosy Coral
Vista Paint
Very similar
Adobe Avenue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Passion Fruit
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Passion Fruit.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Passion Fruit in your own space before committing.
What colors match Passion Fruit from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Passion Fruit are Salmon Rose by Valspar (a near-identical match), Charisma by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Fresh Salmon by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Passion Fruit's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.