PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #F8E3E8 • LRV 80.84% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: 2085-70
Official Benjamin Moore Fan Deck2085-70
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Baby Pink
Warm Pink-Beige
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
248, 227, 232
LRV REFLECTANCE
80.84%
HK LIGHTNESS
92.9 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code 2085-70

Benjamin Moore Baby Pink (2085-70) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #2085-70 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore Baby Pink (2085-70) records 80.84% LRV and 92.9 L*_HK lightness (#F8E3E8, RGB 248/227/232). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=92.01, a*=7.99, b*=0.17, C*=7.99, h°=1.2°) place 2085-70 in the Warm Pink-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Baby Pink (2085-70) are Behr My Sweetheart (RD-W3, ΔE=0.89) and Sherwin-Williams Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568, ΔE=3.39).

1. LRV INDEX
80.84%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Pink-Beige
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
7.99
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
1.2°
CIELAB L* 92.01 a* 7.99 b* 0.17
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for 2085-70 (80.84% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 2085-70 (2700K shifts to #FFDBC5)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Bleached Ash
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under 2085-70
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore Baby Pink (2085-70)

Benjamin Moore Baby Pink (2085-70, #F8E3E8) 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)Baby Pink (2085-70)#F8E3E880.84%Warm Pink-Beige0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1My Sweetheart (RD-W3)#FBE7EC83.84%Warm Pink-BeigeΔE 0.89 (98.1%)
Behr #2Be Mine (100A-2)#F4E3E780%Warm Pink-BeigeΔE 1.55 (96.7%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568)#EDD5DD70.93%Warm Pink-BeigeΔE 3.39 (92.9%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Demure (SW 6295)#E8D4D569.19%Warm Pink-BeigeΔE 3.90 (91.8%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2085-70#F8E3E8 • LRV 80.84%
MATCH #1: Behr RD-W3#FBE7EC • LRV 83.84%
Behr My Sweetheart (RD-W3)
Warm Pink-Beige • 98.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.89CAM16: 1.17

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.89 match for 2085-70: My Sweetheart (RD-W3) delivers +3 LRV points lighter than Baby Pink (2085-70) with matched C*=7.63 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2085-70#F8E3E8 • LRV 80.84%
MATCH #2: Behr 100A-2#F4E3E7 • LRV 80%
Behr Be Mine (100A-2)
Warm Pink-Beige • 96.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.55CAM16: 1.35

Cross-room ΔE=1.55 equivalent for 2085-70: Be Mine (100A-2) delivers identical 80% reflectance to 2085-70 with -1.53 softer C*=6.46 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2085-70#F8E3E8 • LRV 80.84%
MATCH #3: Behr P150-1#F6DEE0 • LRV 77%
Behr Blowing Kisses (P150-1)
Warm Pink-Beige • 96.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.87CAM16: 2.01

Cross-room ΔE=1.87 equivalent for 2085-70: Blowing Kisses (P150-1) delivers -3.8 LRV points deeper than Baby Pink (2085-70) with +0.81 higher C*=8.8 chroma.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2085-70#F8E3E8 • LRV 80.84%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 6568#EDD5DD • LRV 70.93%
Sherwin-Williams Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568)
Warm Pink-Beige • 92.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 3.39CAM16: 4.33

Visual ΔE=3.39 alternative to 2085-70: Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568) delivers -9.9 LRV points deeper than Baby Pink (2085-70) with +1.69 higher C*=9.68 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2085-70#F8E3E8 • LRV 80.84%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 6295#E8D4D5 • LRV 69.19%
Sherwin-Williams Demure (SW 6295)
Warm Pink-Beige • 91.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 3.90CAM16: 5.14

Visual ΔE=3.9 alternative to 2085-70: Demure (SW 6295) delivers -11.7 LRV points deeper than Baby Pink (2085-70) with -0.63 softer C*=7.36 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2085-70#F8E3E8 • LRV 80.84%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 6589#F2D5D7 • LRV 71.58%
Sherwin-Williams Alyssum (SW 6589)
Warm Pink-Beige • 91.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 3.99CAM16: 4.54

Visual ΔE=3.99 alternative to 2085-70: Alyssum (SW 6589) delivers -9.3 LRV points deeper than Baby Pink (2085-70) with +2.74 higher C*=10.73 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore Baby Pink (2085-70)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Baby Pink (#F8E3E8, LRV 80.84%).

LRV 89.94%
Ceiling for 2085-70
Distant Gray
OC-68
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 86.67%
Trim for 2085-70
Wedding Veil
2125-70
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 80.84%
Baby Pink (2085-70) Wall
Baby Pink
2085-70
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 60.62%
Adjoining Room (2085-70)
Rose Lace
1254
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 51.38%
Accent / Millwork (2085-70)
Homespun Charm
1249
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for 2085-70 (80.84% LRV)

Baby Pink (2085-70, b*=0.17) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under 2085-70

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 2085-70 (2700K shifts to #FFDBC5)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to 2085-70

Need Baby Pink (2085-70, LRV 80.84%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #F8E3E8:

Lighter than 2085-70 (+LRV)
Pink Cadillac (2002-70)
LRV 84.03% • Warm Pink-Beige
#FDE7E8
ΔE 1.94
Deeper than 2085-70 (-LRV)
Peppermint (1359)
LRV 75.49% • Warm Pink-Beige
#F2DCDE
ΔE 2.02
Warmer than 2085-70 (+b*)
Pink Cadillac (2002-70)
LRV 84.03% • Warm Pink-Beige
#FDE7E8
ΔE 1.94
Cooler than 2085-70 (-b*)Candy Stripe (2079-70)
LRV 80.88% • Earthy Warm Taupe
#FAE2EC
ΔE 2.34
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Baby Pink (2085-70) 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 #2085-70
Color Reference Name:
Baby Pink
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
80.84% • Warm Pink-Beige
Benjamin Moore #2085-70 • #F8E3E8 • LRV 80.84%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore Baby Pink (2085-70)

Code 2085-70 (Baby Pink) reflects 80.84% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Baby Pink (2085-70) registers J'=93.5, a'=7.27, and b'=-0.06 with HSL (346°, 60%, 93%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 92.9 L*_HK. Because 2085-70 carries a*=7.99 red-green and b*=0.17 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=7.99, Baby Pink projects a warm warm pink-beige character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2085-70 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Baby Pink (2085-70) holds its native #FFE1DE swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2085-70 adapts to #FFE0D5; at 3500K halogen, Baby Pink transitions to #FFDFCE; at 3000K residential LED, 2085-70 warms to #FFDDC9; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Baby Pink (2085-70) settles at #FFDBC5.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Baby Pink (2085-70, #F8E3E8), Behr My Sweetheart (RD-W3, #FBE7EC, LRV 83.84%) scores ΔE2000=0.89 and CAM16=1.17, followed by Be Mine (100A-2, ΔE=1.55). In Sherwin-Williams, Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568, #EDD5DD, LRV 70.93%) achieves ΔE2000=3.39 ahead of Demure (SW 6295, ΔE=3.9). Coordinate 2085-70 with Distant Gray (OC-68) ceilings, Wedding Veil (2125-70) trim, Rose Lace (1254) hallways, and Homespun Charm (1249) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore Baby Pink (2085-70)

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

SPEC 01LRV 80.84% & H-K 92.9

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore Baby Pink (2085-70)?

Benjamin Moore Baby Pink (2085-70) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 80.84% (#F8E3E8) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 92.9 L*_HK.

At 80.84% reflectance, Baby Pink (2085-70) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (346°, 60%, 93%).

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2085-70
SPEC 02CIELAB L*92.01 a*7.99 b*0.17

What undertones does Benjamin Moore Baby Pink (2085-70) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=92.01, a*=7.99, b*=0.17) classifies Benjamin Moore Baby Pink (2085-70) as a Warm Warm Pink-Beige with C*=7.99 chroma and h°=1.2° hue.

Pair Baby Pink (2085-70) with North & East Windows for 2085-70 (80.84% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under 2085-70. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2085-70 shifts from #F8E3E8 toward #FFDBC5.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2085-70
SPEC 032085-70 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore Baby Pink (2085-70)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Baby Pink (2085-70, #F8E3E8) are Behr My Sweetheart (RD-W3, #FBE7EC) at ΔE2000=0.89 and Sherwin-Williams Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568, #EDD5DD) at ΔE2000=3.39.

Both RD-W3 and SW 6568 matches are verified against Baby Pink (2085-70) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2085-70
SPEC 042085-70 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore Baby Pink (2085-70)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore Baby Pink (2085-70, LRV 80.84%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Wedding Veil (2125-70, #EEF0EE, LRV 86.67%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Wedding Veil (2125-70) with Baby Pink (2085-70) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2085-70