Pink Carnation 54RR 52/260 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F4ACBE, estimated LRV 53 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Baby Girl from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F4ACBE · 54RR 52/260
Pink Carnation
53%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pink Carnation Technical Profile
HEX Code#F4ACBE
RGB244, 172, 190
Estimated LRV52.5
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
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Pink Carnation
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pink Carnation
#F4ACBE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C8826A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pink Carnation
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pink Carnation 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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Pink Carnation — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pink Carnation have?
Pink Carnation by PPG 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 Pink Carnation from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pink Carnation are Baby Girl by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Carnation Coral by Behr (a close digital match), Pink Flutter by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pink Carnation'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 Pink Carnation?
Pink Carnation has a estimated lightness value of 52.5, 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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Why Pink Carnation's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.