Old World
2011-40 · #FD988E · LRV 44 — warm red tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Razzle Dazzle20
- 2Retro Pink38
- 3Old World44
- 4Pale Cherry Blossom61
- 5Romance66
What Color Is Old World, Really?
Old World reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2011-40 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Old World
Old World 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 Old World
Old World sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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 Old World 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 2011-40 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 | Coral BeadSW 6873 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.9 | 44 | Color page → |
| Behr | Citrus Hill200B-4 · Behr | 4.3 | 46 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Coral Reef2004-4A · Valspar | 3.6 | 46.8 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Salmon PinkPPG1188-4 · PPG / Glidden | 3.8 | 47 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Fresh Salmon23YR 45/369 · Glidden | 2.2 | 45 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Coral OdysseyHGSW 1075 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 2.7 | 41 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Old World 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 #FD988E in HSL space. Pair Old World with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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