Pinky Beige 79 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C9AA98, 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.
Ref. #C9AA98 · 79
Pinky Beige
43%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pinky Beige Technical Profile
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Pinky Beige in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pinky Beige in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsPinky Beige
Nearly identical
BehrPowdered Allspice
Powdered Allspice
Behr
Nearly identical
Oak Plank
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Goose Island
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Desert Travels
Valspar
Nearly identical
Doe Eyed
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Oak Plank
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Venetian Portico
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Brandy Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sombrero Tan
PPG
Very similar
Templeton Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pinky Beige
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Pinky Beige.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pinky Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pinky Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pinky Beige are Powdered Allspice by Behr (a near-identical match), Oak Plank by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Goose Island by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
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 Pinky Beige's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.