Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Paradise Pink |
| SKU | 2078-40 |
| Hex | #DC85A6 |
| RGB | 220, 133, 166 |
| HSL | 337°, 55%, 69% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Benjamin Moore Paradise Pink
Paradise Pink sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Paradise Pink 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
10 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
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Paradise Pink 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 #DC85A6 in HSL space. Pair Paradise Pink 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 Paradise Pink Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Paradise Pink 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 2078-40 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Paradise Pink
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Vivacious Pink (SW 6850), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Paradise Pink without repainting risk. See the full Vivacious Pink swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Paradise Pink
The closest Behr equivalent of Paradise Pink is Sweet Chrysanthemum (HDC-MD-10A). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). If Behr is your counter, order Sweet Chrysanthemum and you'll get the same color. See the full Sweet Chrysanthemum swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Paradise Pink
Valspar's nearest match is Berry Twist (1002-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33.1 vs 36) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Paradise Pink without repainting risk. See the full Berry Twist swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Paradise Pink
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Rose Glory (PPG1181-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Paradise Pink without repainting risk. See the full Rose Glory swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Paradise Pink
At Glidden, the closest color to Paradise Pink is Raspberry Pink (21RR 36/354) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Raspberry Pink swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Paradise Pink
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Paradise Pink is Budding Blooms (147-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Budding Blooms swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Paradise Pink
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Paradise Pink is Heirloom Rose (DE5032) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 30 vs 36) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heirloom Rose swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Paradise Pink
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Paradise Pink. The nearest is Rambling Rose (1143) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rambling Rose swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Paradise Pink
Kompozit has no exact twin of Paradise Pink. The nearest is Rambling Rose (1143) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rambling Rose swatch →