Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Peony |
| SKU | 2079-30 |
| Hex | #C84470 |
| RGB | 200, 68, 112 |
| HSL | 340°, 55%, 53% |
| LRV | 18 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Benjamin Moore Peony
With an LRV of 18, Peony is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Peony works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
8 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
Farrow & Ball
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Peony 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 #C84470 in HSL space. Pair Peony 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 Peony Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Peony 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 2079-30 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Peony
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Peony. The nearest is Eros Pink (SW 6860) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Eros Pink swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Peony
At Behr, the closest color to Peony is Pinkadelic (P160-5) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pinkadelic swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Peony
At Valspar, the closest color to Peony is Glorious (8001-5G) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 16 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glorious swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Peony
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Peony. The nearest is California Wine (PPG1184-7) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full California Wine swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Peony
Glidden has no exact twin of Peony. The nearest is California Wine (PPG1184-7) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full California Wine swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Peony
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Peony. The nearest is Neon Hippie (101-6DB) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 16 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Neon Hippie swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Peony
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Peony is Pink Punch (DE5048) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Punch swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Peony
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Peony is Lake Red (NO. W92) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lake Red swatch →