Pale Pink 9696 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #EEE6DE, 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.
Ref. #EEE6DE · 9696
Pale Pink
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Pink Technical Profile
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Pale Pink in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Pink in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsPale Pink
Nearly identical
PPGIrish Cream
Irish Cream
PPG
Nearly identical
Virtue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cave Pearl
Behr
Nearly identical
Mountain Peak
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Windmill White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Foggy Morning
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
White Meadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tea Biscuit
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cotton Wood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Strong White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Pink
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Pale Pink.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Pink in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Pink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Pink are Irish Cream by PPG (a near-identical match), Almond Roca by PPG (a near-identical match), Stone Quarry by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Pink's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.