Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Summer Sun Pink |
| SKU | 2012-40 |
| Hex | #FE9989 |
| RGB | 254, 153, 137 |
| HSL | 8°, 98%, 77% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
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 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
PPG / Glidden
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 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.
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.
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 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 →