Benjamin Moore

Deep Carnation

2086-40

Deep Carnation is a saturated warm pink with noticeable red and soft violet undertones. It has an LRV of 34.27, placing it in the medium-light range with moderate reflectivity. The color reads clearly pink in most lighting conditions and works well on accent walls or in smaller applications where a strong chromatic statement is needed.

For contrast, pair it with Benjamin Moore Hale Navy or Secret Garden. To maintain tonal consistency, combine it with Benjamin Moore Rose Wine or Raspberry Blush. Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace provides a clean white offset.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2086-40

Collection

Color Preview

Deep Carnation in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Deep Carnation under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Deep Carnation under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Pink

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

342°

Red Family

Lightness

70%

Medium

Saturation

71%

Highly Saturated

LRV

34.3

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#E97B9D

RGB Decimal

233, 123, 157

RGB Percent

91.4%, 48.2%, 61.6%

HSL

341.5, 71.4%, 69.8%

HSV

341.5, 47.2%, 91.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 47.2%, 32.6%, 8.6%

YIQ

159.8, 54.6, 33.8

XYZ

46.77, 33.92, 35.98

CIE Lab

64.90, 46.03, 1.21

CIE Luv

64.90, 70.96, -6.94

Hunter Lab

58.24, 45.93, 1.06

Decimal

15301533

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Deep Carnation Frosty Berry Paris Pink Rosy Blush

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Deep Carnation Pink Icing Utterly Pink Art Deco Pink

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Deep Carnation Desert Rose Pretty Pink Sun Salutation

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