PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #F3DAD5 • LRV 74.24% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: 2091-70
Official Benjamin Moore Fan Deck2091-70
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
April Pink
Warm Gold-Beige
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
243, 218, 213
LRV REFLECTANCE
74.24%
HK LIGHTNESS
89.7 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code 2091-70

Benjamin Moore April Pink (2091-70) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #2091-70 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore April Pink (2091-70) records 74.24% LRV and 89.7 L*_HK lightness (#F3DAD5, RGB 243/218/213). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=88.92, a*=7.81, b*=5.6, C*=9.61, h°=35.6°) place 2091-70 in the Warm Gold-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for April Pink (2091-70) are Behr Cupcake Pink (M160-1, ΔE=1.64) and Sherwin-Williams Charming Pink (SW 6309, ΔE=2.44).

1. LRV INDEX
74.24%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Gold-Beige
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
9.61
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
35.6°
CIELAB L* 88.92 a* 7.81 b* 5.6
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for 2091-70 (74.24% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 2091-70 (2700K shifts to #FFD2B4)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for April Pink (74.24% LRV)
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for April Pink (74.24% LRV)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore April Pink (2091-70)

Benjamin Moore April Pink (2091-70, #F3DAD5) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Benjamin Moore)April Pink (2091-70)#F3DAD574.24%Warm Gold-Beige0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Cupcake Pink (M160-1)#F6D8D274%Warm Gold-BeigeΔE 1.64 (96.6%)
Behr #2Radiant Rose (S140-1)#EED5D471%Warm Pink-BeigeΔE 2.13 (95.5%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Charming Pink (SW 6309)#EDD3D269.45%Warm Pink-BeigeΔE 2.44 (94.9%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Innocence (SW 6302)#EBD1CF67.97%Warm Gold-BeigeΔE 2.47 (94.8%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2091-70#F3DAD5 • LRV 74.24%
MATCH #1: Behr M160-1#F6D8D2 • LRV 74%
Behr Cupcake Pink (M160-1)
Warm Gold-Beige • 96.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.64CAM16: 1.46

Cross-room ΔE=1.64 equivalent for 2091-70: Cupcake Pink (M160-1) delivers identical 74% reflectance to 2091-70 with +2 higher C*=11.61 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2091-70#F3DAD5 • LRV 74.24%
MATCH #2: Behr S140-1#EED5D4 • LRV 71%
Behr Radiant Rose (S140-1)
Warm Pink-Beige • 95.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.13CAM16: 2.08

Visual ΔE=2.13 alternative to 2091-70: Radiant Rose (S140-1) delivers -3.2 LRV points deeper than April Pink (2091-70) with matched C*=9.25 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2091-70#F3DAD5 • LRV 74.24%
MATCH #3: Behr RD-W02#F7E3DF • LRV 80%
Behr Candy Floss (RD-W02)
Warm Gold-Beige • 94.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.50CAM16: 2.83

Visual ΔE=2.5 alternative to 2091-70: Candy Floss (RD-W02) delivers +5.8 LRV points lighter than April Pink (2091-70) with -2.03 softer C*=7.58 chroma.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2091-70#F3DAD5 • LRV 74.24%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 6309#EDD3D2 • LRV 69.45%
Sherwin-Williams Charming Pink (SW 6309)
Warm Pink-Beige • 94.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.44CAM16: 2.55

Visual ΔE=2.44 alternative to 2091-70: Charming Pink (SW 6309) delivers -4.8 LRV points deeper than April Pink (2091-70) with matched C*=9.64 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2091-70#F3DAD5 • LRV 74.24%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 6302#EBD1CF • LRV 67.97%
Sherwin-Williams Innocence (SW 6302)
Warm Gold-Beige • 94.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.47CAM16: 2.93

Visual ΔE=2.47 alternative to 2091-70: Innocence (SW 6302) delivers -6.3 LRV points deeper than April Pink (2091-70) with matched C*=9.71 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2091-70#F3DAD5 • LRV 74.24%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 6316#EBCECB • LRV 66.35%
Sherwin-Williams Rosy Outlook (SW 6316)
Warm Gold-Beige • 93.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 3.11CAM16: 3.74

Visual ΔE=3.11 alternative to 2091-70: Rosy Outlook (SW 6316) delivers -7.9 LRV points deeper than April Pink (2091-70) with +1.36 higher C*=10.97 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore April Pink (2091-70)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for April Pink (#F3DAD5, LRV 74.24%).

LRV 90.36%
Ceiling for 2091-70
Snow White
2122-70
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 82.5%
Trim for 2091-70
Misty Gray
2124-60
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 74.24%
April Pink (2091-70) Wall
April Pink
2091-70
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 53.6%
Adjoining Room (2091-70)
Kept Love Letters
CSP-425
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 41.35%
Accent / Millwork (2091-70)
Lost Locket
CSP-410
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for 2091-70 (74.24% LRV)

April Pink (2091-70, b*=5.6) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for April Pink (74.24% LRV)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 2091-70 (2700K shifts to #FFD2B4)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to 2091-70

Need April Pink (2091-70, LRV 74.24%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #F3DAD5:

Lighter than 2091-70 (+LRV)
Pink Fairy (2006-70)
LRV 79.23% • Warm Pink-Beige
#FAE0E0
ΔE 2.77
Deeper than 2091-70 (-LRV)
Pleasant Pink (2094-60)
LRV 69.96% • Warm Gold-Beige
#EED4CE
ΔE 1.42
Warmer than 2091-70 (+b*)
Pacific Grove Pink (889)
LRV 75.29% • Warm Gold-Beige
#F9DAD3
ΔE 1.99
Cooler than 2091-70 (-b*)
Pink Fairy (2006-70)
LRV 79.23% • Warm Pink-Beige
#FAE0E0
ΔE 2.77
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore April Pink (2091-70) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Benjamin Moore #2091-70
Color Reference Name:
April Pink
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
74.24% • Warm Gold-Beige
Benjamin Moore #2091-70 • #F3DAD5 • LRV 74.24%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore April Pink (2091-70)

Code 2091-70 (April Pink) reflects 74.24% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore April Pink (2091-70) registers J'=90.9, a'=6.65, and b'=3.85 with HSL (10°, 56%, 89%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 89.7 L*_HK. Because 2091-70 carries a*=7.81 red-green and b*=5.6 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.61, April Pink projects a warm warm gold-beige character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2091-70 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, April Pink (2091-70) holds its native #FAD8CC swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2091-70 adapts to #FFD7C3; at 3500K halogen, April Pink transitions to #FFD6BD; at 3000K residential LED, 2091-70 warms to #FFD4B8; and under 2700K evening bulbs, April Pink (2091-70) settles at #FFD2B4.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore April Pink (2091-70, #F3DAD5), Behr Cupcake Pink (M160-1, #F6D8D2, LRV 74%) scores ΔE2000=1.64 and CAM16=1.46, followed by Radiant Rose (S140-1, ΔE=2.13). In Sherwin-Williams, Charming Pink (SW 6309, #EDD3D2, LRV 69.45%) achieves ΔE2000=2.44 ahead of Innocence (SW 6302, ΔE=2.47). Coordinate 2091-70 with Snow White (2122-70) ceilings, Misty Gray (2124-60) trim, Kept Love Letters (CSP-425) hallways, and Lost Locket (CSP-410) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore April Pink (2091-70)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore April Pink.

SPEC 01LRV 74.24% & H-K 89.7

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore April Pink (2091-70)?

Benjamin Moore April Pink (2091-70) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 74.24% (#F3DAD5) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 89.7 L*_HK.

At 74.24% reflectance, April Pink (2091-70) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (10°, 56%, 89%).

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2091-70
SPEC 02CIELAB L*88.92 a*7.81 b*5.6

What undertones does Benjamin Moore April Pink (2091-70) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=88.92, a*=7.81, b*=5.6) classifies Benjamin Moore April Pink (2091-70) as a Warm Warm Gold-Beige with C*=9.61 chroma and h°=35.6° hue.

Pair April Pink (2091-70) with North & East Windows for 2091-70 (74.24% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for April Pink (74.24% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2091-70 shifts from #F3DAD5 toward #FFD2B4.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2091-70
SPEC 032091-70 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore April Pink (2091-70)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore April Pink (2091-70, #F3DAD5) are Behr Cupcake Pink (M160-1, #F6D8D2) at ΔE2000=1.64 and Sherwin-Williams Charming Pink (SW 6309, #EDD3D2) at ΔE2000=2.44.

Both M160-1 and SW 6309 matches are verified against April Pink (2091-70) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2091-70
SPEC 042091-70 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore April Pink (2091-70)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore April Pink (2091-70, LRV 74.24%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Misty Gray (2124-60, #E8EBEA, LRV 82.5%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Misty Gray (2124-60) with April Pink (2091-70) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2091-70