Blushing 2002-4A is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #EAACAE, estimated LRV 50 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pink Abalone from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #EAACAE · 2002-4A
Blushing
50%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Blushing Technical Profile
HEX Code#EAACAE
RGB234, 172, 174
Estimated LRV50.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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#EEB1B1
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Colors That Work With Blushing
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blushing
#EAACAE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BD9775
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blushing
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blushing 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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Blushing — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blushing have?
Blushing by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red 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 Blushing from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blushing are Pink Abalone by Behr (a close digital match), Pink Punch by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Vassar Rose by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blushing'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 Blushing?
Blushing has a estimated lightness value of 50.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Blushing's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.