Pink Essence 881 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F2ECE9, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Little Pinky from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F2ECE9 · 881
Pink Essence
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pink Essence Technical Profile
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Pink Essence in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pink Essence in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePink Essence
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLittle Pinky
Little Pinky
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rose Dawn
Behr
Nearly identical
Sugarcane Pink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lauren's Lace
PPG
Nearly identical
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Baby's Breath
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blushing White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Little Pinky
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ibis White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grey Castle
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Signal White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pink Essence
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pink Essence
#F2ECE9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA785
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pink Essence
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pink Essence 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 Pink Essence.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pink Essence — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pink Essence have?
Pink Essence by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pink Essence in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pink Essence from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pink Essence are Little Pinky by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Rose Dawn by Behr (a near-identical match), Sugarcane Pink by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pink Essence'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 Pink Essence?
Pink Essence has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pink Essence's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.