Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Soul Mate |
| SKU | 1179 |
| Hex | #CFAEA0 |
| RGB | 207, 174, 160 |
| HSL | 18°, 33%, 72% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Benjamin Moore Soul Mate
Soul Mate sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Soul Mate 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
16 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Soul Mate 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 #CFAEA0 in HSL space. Pair Soul Mate 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 Soul Mate Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Soul Mate 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 1179 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Soul Mate
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Soul Mate is Trek Tan (SW 7597) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trek Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Soul Mate
The closest Behr equivalent of Soul Mate is Iced Copper (S200-3). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). If Behr is your counter, order Iced Copper and you'll get the same color. See the full Iced Copper swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Soul Mate
Valspar's nearest match is Damask Dunes (1006-10B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Soul Mate without repainting risk. See the full Damask Dunes swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Soul Mate
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Soul Mate is Sombrero Tan (PPG16-01) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sombrero Tan swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Soul Mate
At Glidden, the closest color to Soul Mate is Velveteen Crush (PPG1060-4) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Velveteen Crush swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Soul Mate
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Ole Washboard (409-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Soul Mate without repainting risk. See the full Ole Washboard swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Soul Mate
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Soul Mate is Hayride (DE6102) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hayride swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Soul Mate
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Rosy Pink (JG-154), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Soul Mate without repainting risk. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Soul Mate
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Soul Mate. The nearest is Templeton Pink (NO. 303) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Templeton Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Soul Mate
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Soul Mate is Rosette Ridge (H038) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosette Ridge swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Soul Mate
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Soul Mate is Mountain Laurel (H0038) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mountain Laurel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Soul Mate
Rodda has no exact twin of Soul Mate. The nearest is Kind Kiss (R122) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kind Kiss swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Soul Mate
Kompozit's nearest match is Oak Plank (0148), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Soul Mate without repainting risk. See the full Oak Plank swatch →