Benjamin Moore

Pink Polka Dot

4

Pink Polka Dot is a mid-tone pink with noticeable orange undertones that give it warmth and energy. Its LRV of 42.62 keeps it visually present without becoming too dark. It is best used as an accent or in playful interiors where stronger color is appropriate.

The undertone remains consistent across lighting conditions. Pink Polka Dot works well with Simply White to balance its saturation, and it contrasts effectively with Hale Navy, Kendall Charcoal, Peach Parfait, and Coral Gables.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

4

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Pink Polka Dot 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 Pink Polka Dot under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Pink Polka Dot under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

8°

Red Family

Lightness

75%

Light

Saturation

89%

Highly Saturated

LRV

42.6
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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
#F89585
RGB Decimal
248, 149, 133
RGB Percent
97.3%, 58.4%, 52.2%
HSL
8.3, 89.1%, 74.7%
HSV
8.3, 46.4%, 97.3%
CMYK
0.0%, 39.9%, 46.4%, 2.7%
YIQ
176.8, 64.2, 15.9
XYZ
53.69, 43.14, 27.69
CIE Lab
71.65, 35.51, 24.42
CIE Luv
71.65, 70.91, 25.14
Hunter Lab
65.68, 35.56, 18.88
Decimal
16291205

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