Bashful DE5000 is a pink paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FEE8F5, LRV 85 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Nothing from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FEE8F5 · DE5000
Bashful
85%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Bashful Technical Profile
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Bashful in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bashful in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBashful
Nearly identical
BehrSweet Nothing
Sweet Nothing
Behr
Nearly identical
I Love You Pink
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Petal Poise
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pink Mist
Valspar
Very similar
Viola
Vista Paint
Very similar
Be Mine!
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Desert Dawn
PPG
Very similar
Lighthearted Pink
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sofia
Kilz
Visible difference
Great White
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bashful
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bashful
#FEE8F5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D1616B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bashful
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bashful 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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Bashful.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bashful — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bashful have?
Bashful 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 Bashful in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bashful from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bashful are Sweet Nothing by Behr (a near-identical match), I Love You Pink by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cream Rose by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bashful'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 Bashful?
Bashful has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 85.4, 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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Related Reading
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 Bashful's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.