Pale Pink 9696 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #EEE6DE, estimated LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Irish Cream from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #EEE6DE · 9696
Pale Pink
80%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pale Pink Technical Profile
HEX Code#EEE6DE
RGB238, 230, 222
Estimated LRV80.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Irish Cream
PPG
#EFE7DF
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Virtue
Valspar
#EEE7DF
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Cave Pearl
Behr
#ECE4DD
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Mountain Peak
Vista Paint
#EEE7DE
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Windmill White
Kilz
#EEE7DE
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Foggy Morning
Benjamin Moore
#EDE4DD
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White Meadow
Hirshfield's
#F2E7DE
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Tea Biscuit
Dunn-Edwards
#F5EBE1
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Cotton Wood
Dutch Boy
#E6DDD4
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Strong White
Farrow & Ball
#E5E0DB
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Colors That Work With Pale Pink
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Pink
#EEE6DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Pink
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Pink 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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Pale Pink — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Pink have?
Pale Pink by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Pale Pink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Pink are Irish Cream by PPG (a close digital match), Almond Roca by PPG (a close digital match), Stone Quarry by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pale Pink'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 Pale Pink?
Pale Pink has a estimated lightness value of 80.0, 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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