Benjamin Moore Cotton Candy (1268) records 77.92% LRV and 91.5 L*_HK lightness (#F6DFE0, RGB 246/223/224). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=90.67, a*=8.04, b*=2.38, C*=8.38, h°=16.5°) place 1268 in the Warm Pink-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Cotton Candy (1268) are Behr Blowing Kisses (P150-1, ΔE=0.62) and Sherwin-Williams Demure (SW 6295, ΔE=2.8).
Benjamin Moore Cotton Candy (1268, #F6DFE0) 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 (Benjamin Moore) | Cotton Candy (1268) | #F6DFE0 | 77.92% | Warm Pink-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Blowing Kisses (P150-1) | #F6DEE0 | 77% | Warm Pink-Beige | ΔE 0.62 (98.7%) |
| Behr #2 | Delicate Rose (120A-2) | #F6DDDF | 77% | Warm Pink-Beige | ΔE 0.93 (98%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Demure (SW 6295) | #E8D4D5 | 69.19% | Warm Pink-Beige | ΔE 2.80 (94.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Alyssum (SW 6589) | #F2D5D7 | 71.58% | Warm Pink-Beige | ΔE 2.87 (94%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.62 match for 1268: Blowing Kisses (P150-1) delivers identical 77% reflectance to 1268 with matched C*=8.8 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.93 match for 1268: Delicate Rose (120A-2) delivers identical 77% reflectance to 1268 with +0.8 higher C*=9.18 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.85 equivalent for 1268: Funhouse (M140-1) delivers -3.9 LRV points deeper than Cotton Candy (1268) with +1.25 higher C*=9.63 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.8 alternative to 1268: Demure (SW 6295) delivers -8.7 LRV points deeper than Cotton Candy (1268) with -1.02 softer C*=7.36 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.87 alternative to 1268: Alyssum (SW 6589) delivers -6.3 LRV points deeper than Cotton Candy (1268) with +2.35 higher C*=10.73 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.88 alternative to 1268: Charming Pink (SW 6309) delivers -8.5 LRV points deeper than Cotton Candy (1268) with +1.26 higher C*=9.64 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cotton Candy (#F6DFE0, LRV 77.92%).
Cotton Candy (1268, b*=2.38) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Cotton Candy
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 1268 (2700K shifts to #FFD7BE)
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Code 1268 (Cotton Candy) reflects 77.92% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Cotton Candy (1268) registers J'=92.4, a'=7.11, and b'=1.65 with HSL (357°, 56%, 92%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 91.5 L*_HK. Because 1268 carries a*=8.04 red-green and b*=2.38 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.38, Cotton Candy projects a warm warm pink-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 1268 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cotton Candy (1268) holds its native #FEDDD7 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 1268 adapts to #FFDCCD; at 3500K halogen, Cotton Candy transitions to #FFDBC7; at 3000K residential LED, 1268 warms to #FFD9C2; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cotton Candy (1268) settles at #FFD7BE.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Cotton Candy (1268, #F6DFE0), Behr Blowing Kisses (P150-1, #F6DEE0, LRV 77%) scores ΔE2000=0.62 and CAM16=0.57, followed by Delicate Rose (120A-2, ΔE=0.93). In Sherwin-Williams, Demure (SW 6295, #E8D4D5, LRV 69.19%) achieves ΔE2000=2.8 ahead of Alyssum (SW 6589, ΔE=2.87). Coordinate 1268 with Ice Mist (OC-67) ceilings, Chalk White (2126-70) trim, Pale Berry (2103-60) hallways, and Magic Potion (1250) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Cotton Candy (1268) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 77.92% (#F6DFE0) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 91.5 L*_HK.
At 77.92% reflectance, Cotton Candy (1268) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (357°, 56%, 92%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=90.67, a*=8.04, b*=2.38) classifies Benjamin Moore Cotton Candy (1268) as a Warm Warm Pink-Beige with C*=8.38 chroma and h°=16.5° hue.
Pair Cotton Candy (1268) with North & East Windows for 1268 (77.92% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Cotton Candy. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 1268 shifts from #F6DFE0 toward #FFD7BE.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Cotton Candy (1268, #F6DFE0) are Behr Blowing Kisses (P150-1, #F6DEE0) at ΔE2000=0.62 and Sherwin-Williams Demure (SW 6295, #E8D4D5) at ΔE2000=2.8.
Both P150-1 and SW 6295 matches are verified against Cotton Candy (1268) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Cotton Candy (1268, LRV 77.92%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70, #EAEDEB, LRV 84.05%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Chalk White (2126-70) with Cotton Candy (1268) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.