Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Pink Polka Dot |
| SKU | 004 |
| Hex | #F89585 |
| RGB | 248, 149, 133 |
| HSL | 8°, 89%, 75% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Benjamin Moore Pink Polka Dot
Pink Polka Dot sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Pink Polka Dot is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
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 Pink Polka Dot 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 #F89585 in HSL space. Pair Pink Polka Dot 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 Pink Polka Dot Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pink Polka Dot 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 004 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pink Polka Dot
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pink Polka Dot is Charisma (SW 6605) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Charisma swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pink Polka Dot
At Behr, the closest color to Pink Polka Dot is Siren (P190-4) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Siren swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pink Polka Dot
Valspar's nearest match is Au Contraire (M201), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41.9 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Pink Polka Dot without repainting risk. See the full Au Contraire swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pink Polka Dot
Glidden's nearest match is Fresh Salmon (23YR 45/369), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Pink Polka Dot without repainting risk. See the full Fresh Salmon swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pink Polka Dot
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Pink Polka Dot. The nearest is Cabana Pink (106-4DB) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cabana Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pink Polka Dot
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pink Polka Dot is Coral Odyssey (HGSW 1075) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coral Odyssey swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pink Polka Dot
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Pink Polka Dot is Adobe Avenue (DE5137). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Adobe Avenue and you'll get the same color. See the full Adobe Avenue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pink Polka Dot
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Pink Polka Dot is Rose Essence (1065) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Essence swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pink Polka Dot
At Kompozit, the closest color to Pink Polka Dot is Rose Essence (1065) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Essence swatch →