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Strawberry Mousse
53%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Strawberry Mousse Technical Profile
What color is Strawberry Mousse? It's a medium warm red with the hex code #E9B3B4. Colors similar to Strawberry Mousse include Benjamin Moore Hearts Delight, Farrow & Ball Nancy's Blushes, Benjamin Moore Engagement. Strawberry Mousse has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 53, Strawberry Mousse 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. 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.
Colors Similar to Strawberry Mousse
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Hearts Delight
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Champagne Blush
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pink Abalone
Behr
Nearly identical
Hopeful
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Star of Morning
Vista Paint
Very similar
Star Of Morning
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mesa Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Strawberry Mousse
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Strawberry Mousse
#E9B3B4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BB9877
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Strawberry Mousse
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Strawberry Mousse 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 Strawberry Mousse.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Strawberry Mousse — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Strawberry Mousse have?
Strawberry Mousse by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the red color family.
What colors match Strawberry Mousse from other brands?
The closest matches are Hearts Delight by Benjamin Moore (#EAB3B5), Nancy's Blushes by Farrow & Ball (#ECB7B8), Engagement by Benjamin Moore (#E5B3B6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Strawberry Mousse?
Strawberry Mousse has an LRV of 52.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Strawberry Mousse's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.