Summer Sun Pink 2012-40 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FF9A8A, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #FF9A8A · 2012-40
Summer Sun Pink
46%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Summer Sun Pink Technical Profile
HEX Code#FF9A8A
RGB255, 154, 138
Estimated LRV46.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Summer Sun Pink
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Orange Aura by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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