Summer Sun Pink
2012-40 · #FE9989 · LRV 46 — warm red tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Razzle Dazzle20
- 2Retro Pink38
- 3Summer Sun Pink46
- 4Pale Cherry Blossom61
- 5First Light76
What Color Is Summer Sun Pink, Really?
Summer Sun Pink reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2012-40 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Summer Sun Pink
Summer Sun 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.
How Lighting Changes Summer Sun Pink
Summer Sun Pink sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Most complaints about Summer Sun Pink are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2012-40 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Stone FruitSW 9699 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.3 | 47 | Color page → |
| Behr | Orange Grove220B-4 · Behr | 3.4 | 49 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Poppy Petal2001-1C · Valspar | 3.0 | 45.1 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Tropical Coral42YR 43/439 · Glidden | 4.1 | 43 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Cabana Pink106-4DB · Dutch Boy | 3.6 | 46 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Coral OdysseyHGSW 1075 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 3.2 | 41 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Summer Sun 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.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #FE9989 in HSL space. Pair Summer Sun Pink with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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