Behr Delicate Rose (120A-2) records 77% LRV and 91.1 L*_HK lightness (#F6DDDF, RGB 246/221/223). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=90.15, a*=8.92, b*=2.16, C*=9.18, h°=13.6°) place 120A-2 in the Warm Pink-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Delicate Rose (120A-2) are Benjamin Moore Cotton Candy (1268, ΔE=0.93) and Sherwin-Williams Alyssum (SW 6589, ΔE=2.07).
Behr Delicate Rose (120A-2, #F6DDDF) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Behr) | Delicate Rose (120A-2) | #F6DDDF | 77% | Warm Pink-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Cotton Candy (1268) | #F6DFE0 | 77.92% | Warm Pink-Beige | ΔE 0.93 (98%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Peppermint (1359) | #F2DCDE | 75.49% | Warm Pink-Beige | ΔE 1.09 (97.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Alyssum (SW 6589) | #F2D5D7 | 71.58% | Warm Pink-Beige | ΔE 2.07 (95.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Charming Pink (SW 6309) | #EDD3D2 | 69.45% | Warm Pink-Beige | ΔE 2.61 (94.5%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.93 match for 120A-2: Cotton Candy (1268) delivers identical 77.92% reflectance to 120A-2 with -0.8 softer C*=8.38 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.09 equivalent for 120A-2: Peppermint (1359) delivers -1.5 LRV points deeper than Delicate Rose (120A-2) with -1.1 softer C*=8.08 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.12 equivalent for 120A-2: Pink Fairy (2006-70) delivers +2.2 LRV points lighter than Delicate Rose (120A-2) with matched C*=9.49 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.07 alternative to 120A-2: Alyssum (SW 6589) delivers -5.4 LRV points deeper than Delicate Rose (120A-2) with +1.55 higher C*=10.73 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.61 alternative to 120A-2: Charming Pink (SW 6309) delivers -7.5 LRV points deeper than Delicate Rose (120A-2) with matched C*=9.64 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.91 alternative to 120A-2: Demure (SW 6295) delivers -7.8 LRV points deeper than Delicate Rose (120A-2) with -1.82 softer C*=7.36 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Delicate Rose (#F6DDDF, LRV 77%).
Delicate Rose (120A-2, b*=2.16) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
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Code 120A-2 (Delicate Rose) reflects 77% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Delicate Rose (120A-2) registers J'=92.0, a'=7.86, and b'=1.49 with HSL (355°, 58%, 92%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 91.1 L*_HK. Because 120A-2 carries a*=8.92 red-green and b*=2.16 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.18, Delicate Rose projects a warm warm pink-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr 120A-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Delicate Rose (120A-2) holds its native #FDDBD6 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 120A-2 adapts to #FFDACC; at 3500K halogen, Delicate Rose transitions to #FFD9C6; at 3000K residential LED, 120A-2 warms to #FFD7C1; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Delicate Rose (120A-2) settles at #FFD5BD.
When cross-matching Behr Delicate Rose (120A-2, #F6DDDF), Benjamin Moore Cotton Candy (1268, #F6DFE0, LRV 77.92%) scores ΔE2000=0.93 and CAM16=0.88, followed by Peppermint (1359, ΔE=1.09). In Sherwin-Williams, Alyssum (SW 6589, #F2D5D7, LRV 71.58%) achieves ΔE2000=2.07 ahead of Charming Pink (SW 6309, ΔE=2.61). Coordinate 120A-2 with Polar Bear 1875 (1875) ceilings, White Glove (W-D-610) trim, Shy Smile (S130-2) hallways, and Roaring Twenties (N120-4) accents.
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Behr Delicate Rose (120A-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 77% (#F6DDDF) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 91.1 L*_HK.
At 77% reflectance, Delicate Rose (120A-2) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (355°, 58%, 92%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=90.15, a*=8.92, b*=2.16) classifies Behr Delicate Rose (120A-2) as a Warm Warm Pink-Beige with C*=9.18 chroma and h°=13.6° hue.
Pair Delicate Rose (120A-2) with North & East Windows for 120A-2 (77% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Delicate Rose (120A-2). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 120A-2 shifts from #F6DDDF toward #FFD5BD.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Delicate Rose (120A-2, #F6DDDF) are Benjamin Moore Cotton Candy (1268, #F6DFE0) at ΔE2000=0.93 and Sherwin-Williams Alyssum (SW 6589, #F2D5D7) at ΔE2000=2.07.
Both 1268 and SW 6589 matches are verified against Delicate Rose (120A-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Delicate Rose (120A-2, LRV 77%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr White Glove (W-D-610, #F0EFED, LRV 86%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing White Glove (W-D-610) with Delicate Rose (120A-2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.