Pinky Beige 79 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C9AA98, estimated LRV 43 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Powdered Allspice from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #C9AA98 · 79
Pinky Beige
43%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pinky Beige Technical Profile
HEX Code#C9AA98
RGB201, 170, 152
Estimated LRV43.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Powdered Allspice
Behr
#C9AB9A
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Oak Plank
Vista Paint
#C6A897
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Goose Island
Dutch Boy
#C8AB9B
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Desert Travels
Valspar
#C7AB9B
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Doe Eyed
Dunn-Edwards
#C4A898
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Oak Plank
Hirshfield's
#C8A99A
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Venetian Portico
Benjamin Moore
#C5AA97
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Brandy Cream
Kilz
#D1AF9B
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Sombrero Tan
PPG
#D1AC99
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Colors That Work With Pinky Beige
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pinky Beige
#C9AA98
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA885
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pinky Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pinky Beige 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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Pinky Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pinky Beige have?
Pinky Beige by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Pinky Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pinky Beige are Powdered Allspice by Behr (a close digital match), Oak Plank by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Goose Island by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pinky Beige'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 Pinky Beige?
Pinky Beige has a estimated lightness value of 43.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Pinky Beige's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.