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Benjamin Moore Summer Sun Pink2012-40 · #FE9989 · LRV 46

Summer Sun Pink reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore 2012-40 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE SUMMER SUN PINK
RGB 254, 153, 137LRV 46

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NameSummer Sun Pink
SKU2012-40
Hex#FE9989
RGB254, 153, 137
HSL8°, 98%, 77%
LRV46
Undertonewarm red tone
FamilyOrange
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About Benjamin Moore 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.

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. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.

Closest matches by brand

11 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.21
All orange at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6605 · #EE9489 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 41
SW 6878 · #ED9080 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 39
SW 6873 · #EF9A93 · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 44
SW 9699 · #F2A28C · ΔE 4.29 · LRV 47

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.59
All orange at Behr →
P190-4 · #FC938A · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 43
220B-4 · #FFA199 · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 49
HDC-MD-18 · #F4A28E · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 47

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.17
All orange at Valspar →
2004-4A · #F99F8C · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 46.8
M201 · #F49381 · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 41.9
2001-1C · #F99B83 · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 45.1
1008-1C · #F59491 · ΔE 4.66 · LRV 42.7

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.2
All orange at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1193-5 · #F9A58E · ΔE 4.2 · LRV 49

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.26
All orange at Glidden →
23YR 45/369 · #F2988B · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 45
PPG1193-5 · #F9A48E · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 49
42YR 43/439 · #FA9A7E · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 43

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.61
All orange at Dutch Boy →
106-4DB · #F39F89 · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 46
204-4DB · #EC938C · ΔE 4.36 · LRV 41
205-4DB · #E99E8E · ΔE 4.39 · LRV 44
HGSW 1075 · #EE9489 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 41
HGSW 6605 · #EE9489 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 41

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.15
All orange at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5137 · #FB9587 · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 41
DE5131 · #FF9682 · ΔE 1.52 · LRV 45
DE5144 · #FB9B82 · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 43
DE5110 · #FF8D86 · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 41

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.49
All orange at Diamond Vogel →
1065 · #EF9F8E · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 45

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.46
All orange at Hirshfield's →
1065 · #F29B89 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 44

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.46
All orange at Kompozit →
1065 · #F29B89 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 44

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

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.

2011-40 · LRV 44
004 · LRV 43
2013-40 · LRV 46
011 · LRV 47
2010-40 · LRV 40
018 · LRV 47

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#FE9989 + #89EEFE
TRIADIC
#FE9989 · #89FE99 · #9989FE
ANALOGOUS
#FE89B4 · #FE9989 · #FED389

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.07:1fail
Sample text on black
10.13:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Benjamin Moore Summer Sun Pink Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Summer Sun 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 2012-40 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Summer Sun Pink

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Summer Sun Pink. The nearest is Stone Fruit (SW 9699) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stone Fruit swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Summer Sun Pink

At Behr, the closest color to Summer Sun Pink is Siren (P190-4) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46) 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 Summer Sun Pink

At Valspar, the closest color to Summer Sun Pink is Poppy Petal (2001-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Poppy Petal swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Summer Sun Pink

Glidden has no exact twin of Summer Sun Pink. The nearest is Tropical Coral (42YR 43/439) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tropical Coral swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Summer Sun Pink

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Summer Sun Pink. The nearest is Cabana Pink (106-4DB) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cabana Pink swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Summer Sun Pink

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Summer Sun Pink is Coral Odyssey (HGSW 1075) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 46) 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 Summer Sun Pink

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Orange Aura (DE5131), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Sun Pink without repainting risk. See the full Orange Aura swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Summer Sun Pink

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Summer Sun Pink is Rose Essence (1065) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) 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 Summer Sun Pink

At Kompozit, the closest color to Summer Sun Pink is Rose Essence (1065) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Essence swatch →

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