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Ref. #EAACAE · 2002-4A

Blushing

50%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Blushing 2002-4A is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #EAACAE, 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.

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Blushing Technical Profile

HEX Code#EAACAE
RGB234, 172, 174
LRV50.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyred
BrandValspar

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Blushing in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Blushing in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparBlushing
Nearly identical
BehrPink Abalone

Pink Abalone

Behr

Nearly identical

Pink Punch

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Vassar Rose

PPG

Nearly identical

Hopeful

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Pink Carnation

Vista Paint

Very similar

Pinktastic

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Nancy's Blushes

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Berry Riche

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Bubblegum Pink

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Petal .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

Coral Myth

Kilz

Very similar

Light Pink

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Blushing

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Blushing

#EAACAE

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#BD9775

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Strawberry Mousse

Complement

Winter Escape

Blushing Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Cowboy Hat

Pop

Scarlet Sun

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Magician's Cloak

Pop

Awakening

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Mint

Pop

The Crowd Roars!

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Blushing.

Champagne Blush

Valspar · 1008-6B

#E4B2B5

Faithful Rose

Valspar · 2001-6B

#EAB6B4

Timeless Rose

Valspar · 2001-4A

#E8A0A8

Peach Punch

Valspar · 1008-2A

#F7B1AE

Second Blush

Valspar · 1007-3C

#E89EB2

Sweet Sixteen

Valspar · 1006-2A

#F29FAB

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Dynamite

Kilz · LH190

#DF5E47

Secret Garden

Benjamin Moore · 1284

#E0989D

Deep Cherrywood

Behr · ECC-42-3

#6B473D

Cinnabar

Behr · ICC-72

#8D4C46

Aurora Orange

Behr · 210B-6

#F84B2F

Ibis Pink

Kilz · LH140

#CB556E

Blushing — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Blushing have?
Blushing by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blushing in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blushing from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blushing are Pink Abalone by Behr (a near-identical match), Pink Punch by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Vassar Rose by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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