Lotus Blossom works as a confident anchor color — best in rooms that can carry visual weight (dining rooms, libraries, accent walls) rather than as a whole-room palette. At LRV 56 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Because it's a fully saturated example, it lands strongest as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than the dominant whole-room color. Skip it where you want a calm, restful feel — red raises visual energy, so it fights bedrooms and small home offices.
Ref. #EBBAAB · 50YR 55/201
Lotus Blossom
56%LRV Value
Lotus Blossom Technical Profile
What color is PPG Lotus Blossom (50YR 55/201)? It's a light warm red — hex #EBBAAB, LRV 56. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Lotus Blossom is Benjamin Moore Romantica — a near-identical match on the wall, with Hirshfield's Embrace and Benjamin Moore Peach Mousse also close. At LRV 56, Lotus Blossom sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with creamy off-whites like Alabaster for trim, walnut or cherry hardwoods, and brass hardware — the warmth keeps reds from feeling clinical. Deep forest green or navy work as bold accent walls. As a fully saturated example, it reads as a confident statement color — best deployed as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than a whole-room dominant. Reds intensify under 2700K-3000K warm bulbs, deepening into wine territory. Under 4000K+ cool LEDs they can read pinker or slightly washed — sample under your actual room lighting before committing. Saturated colors amplify lighting effects more than muted ones: warm bulbs deepen and enrich, cool daylight sharpens and slightly cools the same hex.
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Colors Similar to Lotus Blossom
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Romantica
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Embrace
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blissful Morning
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Jazz Age Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
City of Pink Angels
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pretty in Peach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sunkissed Apricot
Behr
Nearly identical
Dainty Debutante
Vista Paint
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Lotus Blossom
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lotus Blossom
#EBBAAB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BFAB73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lotus Blossom
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lotus Blossom 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 Lotus Blossom.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lotus Blossom — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Lotus Blossom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lotus Blossom are Romantica by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Embrace by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Peach Mousse by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Lotus Blossom's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Lotus Blossom?
Lotus Blossom has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.7, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Lotus Blossom depends on the room. Here's how to choose.