Nancy's Blushes 278 is a red paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #ECB7B8, estimated LRV 55 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Strawberry Mousse from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #ECB7B8 · 278
Nancy's Blushes
55%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Nancy's Blushes Technical Profile
HEX Code#ECB7B8
RGB236, 183, 184
Estimated LRV55.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Colors That Work With Nancy's Blushes
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nancy's Blushes
#ECB7B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BD9875
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nancy's Blushes
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nancy's Blushes 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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Nancy's Blushes — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nancy's Blushes have?
Nancy's Blushes by Farrow & Ball has a warm (pink) 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 Nancy's Blushes from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nancy's Blushes are Strawberry Mousse by PPG (a close digital match), Hearts Delight by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Camille Pink by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Nancy's Blushes'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 Nancy's Blushes?
Nancy's Blushes has a estimated lightness value of 55.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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