Pink Carnation 54RR 52/260 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F4ACBE, 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.
Ref. #F4ACBE · 54RR 52/260
Pink Carnation
53%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pink Carnation Technical Profile
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Pink Carnation in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pink Carnation in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPink Carnation
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBaby Girl
Baby Girl
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Carnation Coral
Behr
Nearly identical
Pink Flutter
Valspar
Nearly identical
Climbing Rose
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Baby's Blanket
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bubblegum Pink
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Parisian Rose
Dutch Boy
Very similar
In the Pink
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sincerity
Kilz
Visible difference
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pink Carnation
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Pink Carnation.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pink Carnation in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pink Carnation from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pink Carnation are Baby Girl by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Carnation Coral by Behr (a near-identical match), Pink Flutter by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pink Carnation's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.