Pink Ribbon
1005-2C · #F9DEE5 · LRV 78.2 — near-white with a hint of color, very light — near-white, broadens small spaces.
- 1Pale Cherry Blossom61
- 2Romance66
- 3Pink Ribbon78.2
- 4Sutton Pink84
What Color Is Pink Ribbon, Really?
Pink Ribbon reads as a near-white with a hint of color — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover how Valspar 1005-2C behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Pink Ribbon
Pink Ribbon shines on ceilings, trim and in small or low-light rooms where you need to stretch the light — and as a calm whole-home backdrop. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
How Lighting Changes Pink Ribbon
Pink Ribbon is very light — LRV 78.2, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. Its magenta 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. In north light it can read slightly cooler; a warm white trim alongside keeps it from going clinical.
Most complaints about Pink Ribbon 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 Valspar 1005-2C 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 | Young At HeartSW 7109 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.8 | 80 | Color page → |
| Behr | Peach Cloud200A-1 · Behr | 1.0 | 79 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Aztec Lily2080-70 · Benjamin Moore | 1.5 | 78 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Candy MixPPG1181-1 · PPG / Glidden | 2.5 | 77 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Candy MixPPG1181-1 · Glidden | 2.8 | 77 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Pirouette Pink102-2DB · Dutch Boy | 1.9 | 78 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Pink Ribbon within Valspar'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 #F9DEE5 in HSL space. Pair Pink Ribbon with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Have you painted with Pink Ribbon?
Rate it — one tap helps the next reader decide.
Ask a Question