Sailor's Delight 1296 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F4BDBB, LRV 59 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pinkathon from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F4BDBB · 1296
Sailor's Delight
59%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sailor's Delight Technical Profile
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Sailor's Delight in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sailor's Delight in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSailor's Delight
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sPinkathon
Pinkathon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Flamingo Feather
Behr
Nearly identical
Rosewine
PPG
Nearly identical
Pinkathon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Camille Pink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Ladylike
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Hopeful
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Melon Juice
Kilz
Very similar
Pink Vista
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sailor's Delight
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sailor's Delight
#F4BDBB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C59C6D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sailor's Delight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sailor's Delight 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 Sailor's Delight.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sailor's Delight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sailor's Delight have?
Sailor's Delight 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 Sailor's Delight in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sailor's Delight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sailor's Delight are Pinkathon by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Flamingo Feather by Behr (a near-identical match), Rosewine by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sailor's Delight'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 Sailor's Delight?
Sailor's Delight has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Sailor's Delight's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.