Ballerina DE5036 is a pink paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FED5E9, LRV 75 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pink Cherub from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FED5E9 · DE5036
Ballerina
75%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Ballerina Technical Profile
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Ballerina in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ballerina in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBallerina
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePink Cherub
Pink Cherub
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Powdered Blush
Behr
Nearly identical
Little Smile
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rose Rhapsody
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pink Destiny
Valspar
Very similar
Frosted Pink
PPG
Very similar
Pixie
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Childlike
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Berry Cream
Kilz
Visible difference
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ballerina
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ballerina
#FED5E9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D3605F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ballerina
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ballerina 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
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More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ballerina — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ballerina have?
Ballerina by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ballerina in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ballerina from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ballerina are Pink Cherub by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Powdered Blush by Behr (a near-identical match), Cupcake Pink by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ballerina'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 Ballerina?
Ballerina has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ballerina's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.