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Almond & Blush Color Scheme

A soft, feminine pairing of warm almond and gentle blush that wraps a space in quiet comfort, all matched to real paint you can buy.

By David Chen · Formulation Lead & Resident Chemist

Start with Creamy Almond, a warm, easygoing beige that sets a soft and welcoming mood the moment you walk in. It has just enough cream in it to feel cozy without going yellow, and it gives the whole space a gentle, sun-warmed glow. As the dominant color it does the quiet work, letting everything else feel a little more special while it holds the room together.

Then Soft Blush steps in as the gentle, rosy layer that makes this combination feel tender and a touch romantic. Used on trim or a feature spot, it warms up the almond and keeps the look from ever feeling flat. Warm Ivory finishes things off as the lightest, creamiest note, perfect for ceilings or details where you want a clean lift without a hard white edge. Together they flow happily across a living room, a bedroom, a kitchen, or a whole home when you want every corner to feel soft and put-together.

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Creamy Almond
walls
Valspar Unforgettable · 7003-2
#E5D9C3
LRV 70
Soft Blush
trim
Behr Cinnamon Tea · S200-2
#DFC1B8
LRV 57
Warm Ivory
accent
Benjamin Moore Collector's Item · AF-45
#F1EADC
LRV 81

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Each color matched to the closest real paint in every brand, by ΔE2000. Tap a swatch for its full guide or + to save it — take any SKU to the store, they mix on demand.

Creamy Almond
#E5D9C4 · LRV 70 · walls
Sherwin-Williams · SW 7572 · ΔE 1.9
Behr · ECC-51-2 · ΔE 0.8
Benjamin Moore · 951 · ΔE 1.21
Valspar · 7003-2 · ΔE 0.39
PPG / Glidden · PPG1103-2 · ΔE 0.97
Glidden · 40YY 69/112 · ΔE 0.48
Dutch Boy · 415-1DB · ΔE 1.07
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams · HGSW 4050 · ΔE 1.9
Dunn-Edwards · DET672 · ΔE 1.35
Magnolia Home · JG-167 · ΔE 0.96
Farrow & Ball · NO. CC2 · ΔE 0.9
Diamond Vogel · OW6 · ΔE 0.9
Hirshfield's · 0363 · ΔE 2.31
Rodda · CA121 · ΔE 1.3
C2 Paint · BD3 · ΔE 2.6
Clare · PNT100-LT-20 · ΔE 3.11
Portola Paints · MARIPOSA · ΔE 3.26
Annie Sloan · OLD OCHRE · ΔE 5.75
Backdrop · BD-CC · ΔE 2.19
Rust-Oleum · 398641 · ΔE 6.17
Kompozit · 0363 · ΔE 2.31
Soft Blush
#E0BFB4 · LRV 56 · trim
Sherwin-Williams · SW 70 · ΔE 2.08
Behr · S200-2 · ΔE 1.18
Benjamin Moore · 1165 · ΔE 3.8
Valspar · 1008-10B · ΔE 1.93
PPG / Glidden · PPG1066-4 · ΔE 1.35
Glidden · PPG1066-4 · ΔE 1.49
Dutch Boy · 409-2DB · ΔE 3.3
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams · HGSW 0026 · ΔE 4.19
Dunn-Edwards · DE6087 · ΔE 1.19
Magnolia Home · JG-26 · ΔE 1.74
Farrow & Ball · NO. 231 · ΔE 5.15
Diamond Vogel · 0070 · ΔE 3.98
Hirshfield's · 0132 · ΔE 2.64
Rodda · CA061 · ΔE 7.38
C2 Paint · C2-529 · ΔE 4.05
Clare · PNT100-LT-60 · ΔE 2.81
Portola Paints · ANGEL'S LANDING · ΔE 4.6
Annie Sloan · OLD OCHRE · ΔE 11.48
Backdrop · BD-BG · ΔE 1.9
Rust-Oleum · 285142 · ΔE 6.13
Kompozit · 0132 · ΔE 2.64
Warm Ivory
#F1EADB · LRV 83 · accent
Sherwin-Williams · SW 50 · ΔE 0.52
Behr · PPU7-13 · ΔE 0.74
Benjamin Moore · AF-45 · ΔE 0.42
Valspar · 7002-5 · ΔE 0.99
PPG / Glidden · PPG1103-1 · ΔE 0.74
Glidden · PPG1103-1 · ΔE 0.74
Dutch Boy · 007W · ΔE 0.51
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams · HGSW 4032 · ΔE 0.52
Dunn-Edwards · DE6190 · ΔE 0.62
Magnolia Home · JG-33 · ΔE 1.64
Farrow & Ball · NO. W1 · ΔE 0.79
Diamond Vogel · 0009 · ΔE 0.82
Hirshfield's · 0362 · ΔE 1.18
Rodda · R127 · ΔE 0.86
C2 Paint · C2-548 · ΔE 0.52
Clare · PNT100-LT-62 · ΔE 2
Portola Paints · CASA FORMA · ΔE 1.02
Annie Sloan · OLD OCHRE · ΔE 10.15
Backdrop · BD-JA · ΔE 2.76
Rust-Oleum · 329598 · ΔE 3.87
Kompozit · 0362 · ΔE 1.18

Questions

what colors go with creamy almond?

Soft pinks, warm whites, and gentle taupes all sit beautifully next to it. The blush and ivory in this scheme are a natural fit, and you can lean into camel or warm brass for a little more depth.

is this combo too feminine for a shared space?

Not at all. The almond keeps things grounded and neutral, so the blush reads as warmth rather than pink. Pair it with natural wood or black accents and it feels calm and welcoming for everyone.

what undertones should i watch for?

These three all lean warm, so keep your lighting and flooring warm too. Cool gray furniture or bright blue-white trim can fight the softness and make the blush look muddy.

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