Summer Sun Pink 2012-40 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FF9A8A, LRV 46 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Adobe Avenue from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FF9A8A · 2012-40
Summer Sun Pink
46%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Summer Sun Pink Technical Profile
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Summer Sun Pink in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summer Sun Pink in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSummer Sun Pink
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsAdobe Avenue
Adobe Avenue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fresh Salmon
PPG
Very similar
Adonis Glow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rose Essence
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Siren
Behr
Very similar
Poppy Petal
Valspar
Very similar
Charisma
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cabana Pink
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Coral Ridge
Kilz
Visible difference
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 Summer Sun Pink
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Sun Pink
#FF9A8A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6AA5C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Sun Pink
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer Sun Pink 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 Summer Sun Pink.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Summer Sun Pink — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Sun Pink have?
Summer Sun Pink 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 Summer Sun Pink in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer Sun Pink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Sun Pink are Adobe Avenue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Orange Aura by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Fresh Salmon by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Summer Sun Pink'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 Summer Sun Pink?
Summer Sun Pink has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.2, 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 Summer Sun Pink's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.