PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #F3E2E6 • LRV 79.26% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: 2082-70
Official Benjamin Moore Fan Deck2082-70
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Ballerina Pink
Warm Pink-Beige
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
243, 226, 230
LRV REFLECTANCE
79.26%
HK LIGHTNESS
92 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code 2082-70

Benjamin Moore Ballerina Pink (2082-70) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #2082-70 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore Ballerina Pink (2082-70) records 79.26% LRV and 92 L*_HK lightness (#F3E2E6, RGB 243/226/230). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=91.31, a*=6.46, b*=0.14, C*=6.46, h°=1.2°) place 2082-70 in the Warm Pink-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Ballerina Pink (2082-70) are Behr Be Mine (100A-2, ΔE=0.22) and Sherwin-Williams Demure (SW 6295, ΔE=3.46).

1. LRV INDEX
79.26%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Pink-Beige
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
6.46
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
1.2°
CIELAB L* 91.31 a* 6.46 b* 0.14
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for 2082-70 (79.26% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 2082-70 (2700K shifts to #FFDAC3)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Ballerina Pink (2082-70)
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Ballerina Pink (2082-70)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore Ballerina Pink (2082-70)

Benjamin Moore Ballerina Pink (2082-70, #F3E2E6) 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)Ballerina Pink (2082-70)#F3E2E679.26%Warm Pink-Beige0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Be Mine (100A-2)#F4E3E780%Warm Pink-BeigeΔE 0.22 (99.5%)
Behr #2My Sweetheart (RD-W3)#FBE7EC83.84%Warm Pink-BeigeΔE 1.72 (96.4%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Demure (SW 6295)#E8D4D569.19%Warm Pink-BeigeΔE 3.46 (92.7%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Spangle (SW 6834)#E5DBE572.97%Earthy Warm TaupeΔE 3.96 (91.7%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2082-70#F3E2E6 • LRV 79.26%
MATCH #1: Behr 100A-2#F4E3E7 • LRV 80%
Behr Be Mine (100A-2)
Warm Pink-Beige • 99.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.22CAM16: 0.30

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.22 match for 2082-70: Be Mine (100A-2) delivers identical 80% reflectance to 2082-70 with matched C*=6.46 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2082-70#F3E2E6 • LRV 79.26%
MATCH #2: Behr RD-W3#FBE7EC • LRV 83.84%
Behr My Sweetheart (RD-W3)
Warm Pink-Beige • 96.4% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.72CAM16: 2.04

Cross-room ΔE=1.72 equivalent for 2082-70: My Sweetheart (RD-W3) delivers +4.6 LRV points lighter than Ballerina Pink (2082-70) with +1.17 higher C*=7.63 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2082-70#F3E2E6 • LRV 79.26%
MATCH #3: Behr M120-1#F1E0E8 • LRV 78%
Behr Pink Proposal (M120-1)
Earthy Warm Taupe • 96.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.77CAM16: 1.92

Cross-room ΔE=1.77 equivalent for 2082-70: Pink Proposal (M120-1) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than Ballerina Pink (2082-70) with +0.92 higher C*=7.38 chroma.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2082-70#F3E2E6 • LRV 79.26%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 6295#E8D4D5 • LRV 69.19%
Sherwin-Williams Demure (SW 6295)
Warm Pink-Beige • 92.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 3.46CAM16: 4.47

Visual ΔE=3.46 alternative to 2082-70: Demure (SW 6295) delivers -10.1 LRV points deeper than Ballerina Pink (2082-70) with +0.9 higher C*=7.36 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2082-70#F3E2E6 • LRV 79.26%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 6834#E5DBE5 • LRV 72.97%
Sherwin-Williams Spangle (SW 6834)
Earthy Warm Taupe • 91.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 3.96CAM16: 4.73

Visual ΔE=3.96 alternative to 2082-70: Spangle (SW 6834) delivers -6.3 LRV points deeper than Ballerina Pink (2082-70) with matched C*=6.35 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2082-70#F3E2E6 • LRV 79.26%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 6568#EDD5DD • LRV 70.93%
Sherwin-Williams Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568)
Warm Pink-Beige • 91.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 4.03CAM16: 4.40

Visual ΔE=4.03 alternative to 2082-70: Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568) delivers -8.3 LRV points deeper than Ballerina Pink (2082-70) with +3.22 higher C*=9.68 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore Ballerina Pink (2082-70)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Ballerina Pink (#F3E2E6, LRV 79.26%).

LRV 88.41%
Ceiling for 2082-70
Super White
PM-1
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 86.67%
Trim for 2082-70
Wedding Veil
2125-70
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 79.26%
Ballerina Pink (2082-70) Wall
Ballerina Pink
2082-70
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 57.45%
Adjoining Room (2082-70)
Porcelain
2113-60
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 49.24%
Accent / Millwork (2082-70)
Violetta
AF-615
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for 2082-70 (79.26% LRV)

Ballerina Pink (2082-70, b*=0.14) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Ballerina Pink (2082-70)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 2082-70 (2700K shifts to #FFDAC3)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to 2082-70

Need Ballerina Pink (2082-70, LRV 79.26%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #F3E2E6:

Lighter than 2082-70 (+LRV)
Flush Pink (2081-70)
LRV 83.16% • Warm Pink-Beige
#F8E7EA
ΔE 1.16
Deeper than 2082-70 (-LRV)
Peppermint (1359)
LRV 75.49% • Warm Pink-Beige
#F2DCDE
ΔE 2.23
Warmer than 2082-70 (+b*)
Wispy Pink (2005-70)
LRV 81.02% • Warm Pink-Beige
#F7E4E4
ΔE 1.92
Cooler than 2082-70 (-b*)
Purple Cream (2073-70)
LRV 79.54% • Earthy Warm Taupe
#F0E3EC
ΔE 2.51
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Ballerina Pink (2082-70) 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 #2082-70
Color Reference Name:
Ballerina Pink
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
79.26% • Warm Pink-Beige
Benjamin Moore #2082-70 • #F3E2E6 • LRV 79.26%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore Ballerina Pink (2082-70)

Code 2082-70 (Ballerina Pink) reflects 79.26% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Ballerina Pink (2082-70) registers J'=92.9, a'=5.98, and b'=-0.12 with HSL (346°, 41%, 92%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 92 L*_HK. Because 2082-70 carries a*=6.46 red-green and b*=0.14 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.46, Ballerina Pink projects a warm warm pink-beige character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2082-70 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Ballerina Pink (2082-70) holds its native #FBE0DD swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2082-70 adapts to #FFDFD3; at 3500K halogen, Ballerina Pink transitions to #FFDECD; at 3000K residential LED, 2082-70 warms to #FFDCC7; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Ballerina Pink (2082-70) settles at #FFDAC3.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Ballerina Pink (2082-70, #F3E2E6), Behr Be Mine (100A-2, #F4E3E7, LRV 80%) scores ΔE2000=0.22 and CAM16=0.3, followed by My Sweetheart (RD-W3, ΔE=1.72). In Sherwin-Williams, Demure (SW 6295, #E8D4D5, LRV 69.19%) achieves ΔE2000=3.46 ahead of Spangle (SW 6834, ΔE=3.96). Coordinate 2082-70 with Super White (PM-1) ceilings, Wedding Veil (2125-70) trim, Porcelain (2113-60) hallways, and Violetta (AF-615) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore Ballerina Pink (2082-70)

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

SPEC 01LRV 79.26% & H-K 92

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore Ballerina Pink (2082-70)?

Benjamin Moore Ballerina Pink (2082-70) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 79.26% (#F3E2E6) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 92 L*_HK.

At 79.26% reflectance, Ballerina Pink (2082-70) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (346°, 41%, 92%).

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2082-70
SPEC 02CIELAB L*91.31 a*6.46 b*0.14

What undertones does Benjamin Moore Ballerina Pink (2082-70) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=91.31, a*=6.46, b*=0.14) classifies Benjamin Moore Ballerina Pink (2082-70) as a Warm Warm Pink-Beige with C*=6.46 chroma and h°=1.2° hue.

Pair Ballerina Pink (2082-70) with North & East Windows for 2082-70 (79.26% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Ballerina Pink (2082-70). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2082-70 shifts from #F3E2E6 toward #FFDAC3.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2082-70
SPEC 032082-70 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore Ballerina Pink (2082-70)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Ballerina Pink (2082-70, #F3E2E6) are Behr Be Mine (100A-2, #F4E3E7) at ΔE2000=0.22 and Sherwin-Williams Demure (SW 6295, #E8D4D5) at ΔE2000=3.46.

Both 100A-2 and SW 6295 matches are verified against Ballerina Pink (2082-70) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2082-70
SPEC 042082-70 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore Ballerina Pink (2082-70)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore Ballerina Pink (2082-70, LRV 79.26%), 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 Ballerina Pink (2082-70) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2082-70