Be My Valentine DE5038 is a pink paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EC9DC3, estimated LRV 46 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Island Sunset from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #EC9DC3 · DE5038
Be My Valentine
46%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Be My Valentine Technical Profile
HEX Code#EC9DC3
RGB236, 157, 195
Estimated LRV45.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Be My Valentine
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Be My Valentine
#EC9DC3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C27170
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Be My Valentine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Be My Valentine Room Palettes
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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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Be My Valentine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Be My Valentine have?
Be My Valentine by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink 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 Be My Valentine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Be My Valentine are Island Sunset by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Sweet Tart by Behr (a close digital match), Valentine Pink by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Be My Valentine'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 Be My Valentine?
Be My Valentine has a estimated lightness value of 45.9, 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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