Princess 1272 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C78792, estimated LRV 32 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is King's Cloak from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #C78792 · 1272
Princess
32%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Princess Technical Profile
HEX Code#C78792
RGB199, 135, 146
Estimated LRV31.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Princess
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Princess
#C78792
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AF9183
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Princess
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Princess 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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Princess — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Princess have?
Princess 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 Princess from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Princess are King's Cloak by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), King’s Cloak by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Portuguese Dawn by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Princess'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 Princess?
Princess has a estimated lightness value of 31.5, 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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