Benjamin Moore

Summer Sun Pink

2012-40

Summer Sun Pink is a mid-tone coral with a clear orange undertone that adds warmth without becoming fluorescent. With an LRV of 44.63, it provides noticeable color presence while remaining usable beyond accents. It works well on feature walls or in creative spaces.

The color appears warmer under incandescent lighting. It pairs effectively with White Dove and Simply White to soften intensity. Arizona Tan and Peach Parfait support warmer palettes, while Hale Navy and Kendall Charcoal offer contrast.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2012-40

Collection

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Summer Sun Pink 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 Summer Sun Pink under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Summer Sun Pink under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

8°

Red Family

Lightness

77%

Light

Saturation

98%

Highly Saturated

LRV

44.6

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

#FE9989

RGB Decimal

254, 153, 137

RGB Percent

99.6%, 60.0%, 53.7%

HSL

8.2, 98.3%, 76.7%

HSV

8.2, 46.1%, 99.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 39.8%, 46.1%, 0.4%

YIQ

181.4, 65.3, 16.3

XYZ

56.78, 45.66, 29.49

CIE Lab

73.32, 36.09, 24.61

CIE Luv

73.32, 72.21, 25.44

Hunter Lab

67.57, 36.46, 19.25

Decimal

16685449

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Summer Sun Pink Pink Polka Dot Tucson Coral Tangerine Dream

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Summer Sun Pink Rose Petal Rose Reflection Springy Peach

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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