Barely Blush 98RR 80/078 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F8E2E3, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cotton Candy from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F8E2E3 · 98RR 80/078
Barely Blush
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Barely Blush Technical Profile
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Barely Blush in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Barely Blush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBarely Blush
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCotton Candy
Cotton Candy
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Royal Wedding
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Royal Wedding
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Peach
Behr
Nearly identical
Tufted Candy
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
In Your Dreams
Valspar
Nearly identical
Marshmallow Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Cotton Candy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Peach Glamour
Kilz
Very similar
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Barely Blush
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Barely Blush
#F8E2E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BE9674
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Barely Blush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Barely Blush 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Barely Blush.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Barely Blush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Barely Blush have?
Barely Blush by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Barely Blush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Barely Blush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barely Blush are Cotton Candy by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Royal Wedding by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Valerie by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Barely Blush'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 Barely Blush?
Barely Blush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.9, 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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