Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Palermo Rose |
| SKU | 1278 |
| Hex | #D29A9C |
| RGB | 210, 154, 156 |
| HSL | 358°, 38%, 71% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Benjamin Moore Palermo Rose
Palermo Rose sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Palermo Rose 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.
Closest matches by brand
11 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Palermo Rose within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #D29A9C in HSL space. Pair Palermo Rose with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Palermo Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Palermo Rose from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 1278 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Palermo Rose
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Palermo Rose. The nearest is Rose Embroidery (SW 6297) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rose Embroidery swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Palermo Rose
Behr's nearest match is Shiny Kettle (S180-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Palermo Rose without repainting risk. See the full Shiny Kettle swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Palermo Rose
At Valspar, the closest color to Palermo Rose is Pink Cocoa Cupcake (V079-3) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.1 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Cocoa Cupcake swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Palermo Rose
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Palermo Rose is Pink Clay Pot (PPG1051-4) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Clay Pot swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Palermo Rose
Glidden has no exact twin of Palermo Rose. The nearest is Raffia Cream (PPG1056-4) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Raffia Cream swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Palermo Rose
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Palermo Rose is Peppercorn Pink (304-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peppercorn Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Palermo Rose
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Palermo Rose. The nearest is Mythic Mauve (HGSW 2025) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mythic Mauve swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Palermo Rose
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Palermo Rose. The nearest is Dusty Cedar (DE5115) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dusty Cedar swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Palermo Rose
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Blooming Perfect (0062), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Palermo Rose without repainting risk. See the full Blooming Perfect swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Palermo Rose
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Palermo Rose is Blooming Perfect (0062) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blooming Perfect swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Palermo Rose
At Kompozit, the closest color to Palermo Rose is Blooming Perfect (0062) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blooming Perfect swatch →