Deep Carnation
2086-40 · #E97B9D · LRV 34 — warm red tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Razzle Dazzle20
- 2Bubblegum Pink26
- 3Deep Carnation34
- 4Vintage Tea Rose47
- 5Pale Cherry Blossom61
What Color Is Deep Carnation, Really?
Deep Carnation reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2086-40 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Deep Carnation
Deep Carnation is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
How Lighting Changes Deep Carnation
Deep Carnation sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Most complaints about Deep Carnation are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2086-40 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Impatient PinkSW 6854 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.5 | 32 | Color page → |
| Behr | Peony Pink190D-5 · Behr | 2.9 | 32 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Iced Berry1004-1C · Valspar | 2.4 | 32.6 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Rose GloryPPG1181-5 · PPG / Glidden | 2.8 | 36 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Rose GloryPPG1181-5 · Glidden | 2.6 | 36 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Real RaspberryDE5039 · Dunn-Edwards | 3.5 | 30 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Deep Carnation within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #E97B9D in HSL space. Pair Deep Carnation with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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