Paint colors for your home, inside and out
Pink · Bedroom · colors from 2 paintings
The best pink paint colors for bedrooms are soft and slightly dusty, not sugary. Here are three pinks measured from two Monet paintings, plus two companion colors for trim, bedding and curtains. Each one comes with its LRV and the closest paint matches.
Quick answer
Use the pale pink #DBBFC7 on the walls, the mid-tone rose #CE9A9C on a bed frame or accent wall, and the dusty pink #9C8180 in textiles. Add warm cream #ECDEC8 for trim.
Use it on all four bedroom walls. Its LRV of 57 bounces light, and the pink-red undertone stays soft. Measured from Monet's "Vétheuil" (1901).
From Vétheuil, Claude Monet
Use it on a headboard wall, a bed frame or an armchair. At LRV 39 it feels deeper and cozier than the pale pink, and it shares the same pink-red undertone. Measured from Monet's "Vétheuil" (1901).
From Vétheuil, Claude Monet
Best for curtains, a throw or a bench, since its LRV of 24 is near the very dark range. The warm red-orange undertone looks rich beside wood. Measured from Monet's "The Customs House at Varengeville" (1897).
From The Customs House at Varengeville, Claude Monet
Use it on a ceiling, or in bedding and curtains, to cool down a warm pink room. It has an LRV of 62 and a cool blue undertone. Measured from Monet's "The Customs House at Varengeville" (1897).
From The Customs House at Varengeville, Claude Monet
Use it on trim, doors and the ceiling next to pink walls. Its LRV of 74 keeps the room bright, and the warm yellow undertone is softer than stark white. Measured from Monet's "Vétheuil" (1901).
From Vétheuil, Claude Monet
The same paint reads differently in cool north light, warm south sun and under evening lamps. Find the column closest to your room.
| Color | Neutral daylight | North light | South light | Evening lamps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pale Vétheuil Pink | ||||
| Mid-Tone Rose | ||||
| Dusty Clay Pink | ||||
| Soft Blue Mist | ||||
| Warm Cream |
Pick which color goes on the walls, the big furniture and the bold piece. Floors, shadows and trim follow your choice.
The framed picture on the wall is Vétheuil.
Start with how much light you want the room to hold. The pale pink #DBBFC7 has an LRV of 57, so it bounces light and works on all four walls. The mid-tone rose #CE9A9C has an LRV of 39. It reads deeper and cozier, so it suits one wall behind the bed or a small room you mostly use at night.
The dusty pink #9C8180 has an LRV of 24, close to the point where a color reads very dark. Use it in smaller doses: curtains, a bench, a throw, or a headboard wall in a room with good daylight. Its warm red-orange undertone feels more like clay than candy.
If you want hot pink, none of these are it. These pinks are muted, so they are easier to live with in a room where you sleep. For a bolder look, use the deepest one on a single wall and keep the rest light.
For a simple two-color scheme, put the pale pink #DBBFC7 on the walls and the mid-tone rose #CE9A9C on a bed frame, a chair or one accent wall. Both have a pink-red undertone, so they sit together without clashing.
For trim and ceiling, try the warm cream #ECDEC8. At LRV 74 it stays bright, and it looks softer than bright white against pink. If you want a cooler, calmer room, use the soft blue #C9CEDC (LRV 62) on the ceiling or in bedding and curtains.
For flooring and furniture, a mid-brown wood around #8B6B4A grounds all of these pinks. A wood floor, a dresser or nightstands in that tone work well. Put the dusty pink #9C8180 in a rug, curtains or a throw. Keep the whole scheme to three or four colors so the pink stays the focus.
Pink shifts more than most colors, because the undertone reacts to the light. In a bedroom with cool, indirect daylight, the pale pink #DBBFC7 can look a little grayer. Its LRV of 57 helps it stay light and gentle. In a room with warm afternoon sun, the same pink looks warmer and more rosy.
The dusty pink #9C8180 has a warm red-orange undertone, so warm bulbs and low evening light push it toward terracotta. That can feel lovely at night. In a dim room, though, a color with an LRV of 24 absorbs a lot of light. Keep it to textiles or one wall.
The mid-tone rose #CE9A9C sits between the two. It holds its pink in most light, and it deepens under lamps. Check any pink at the time of day you use the room most, and with your actual bedside lamps switched on.
Paint a sample board about two feet square, or use a large sample patch, rather than a small chip. Move it around the room. Tape it to the wall behind the bed, next to the window and beside the trim and floor you plan to keep.
Look at it in the morning, in the afternoon and in the evening with your lamps on. Leave it up for a few days. Pinks can look very different once the sun moves, and you want to see them before you commit.
The hex values here were measured from paintings, so treat the paint matches as the closest ones measured, not exact copies. For example, SW 6296 Fading Rose is a near-identical match for #DBBFC7, and SW 6304 Pressed Flower is a very close match for #CE9A9C. Always compare the real sample with your own trim, bedding and floor before you buy a full can.
For most bedrooms, the pale pink #DBBFC7 is the easiest choice. Its LRV of 57 keeps the room light, and the pink-red undertone stays soft. Use the deeper rose #CE9A9C on one wall if you want more warmth.
These colors are muted, not hot pink. If you want a stronger pink, use the mid-tone rose #CE9A9C on one wall and keep the others pale. Strong colors are easier to live with when they cover less of the room.
Pair the pale pink #DBBFC7 on most walls with the mid-tone rose #CE9A9C on the wall behind the bed. Both share a pink-red undertone. Add warm cream #ECDEC8 on the trim to finish the scheme.
The mid-tone rose #CE9A9C is the closest rose here. Its closest matches are SW 6304 Pressed Flower (very close), Behr S180-4 Shiny Kettle (near-identical) and Farrow & Ball No. 246 Cinder Rose (close).
Rose gold is usually a metallic finish, and these colors are flat, measured shades. For a similar mood, use the dusty pink #9C8180 on walls or in fabric, and add warm metal accents in lamps or hardware.
A card with every color on this page, its LRV and the paintings it comes from. Pin it, or take it to the paint store.
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Painting images: The Art Institute of Chicago, public domain (CC0). Colors measured by Light & Pigment. Paint names belong to their brands and matches are approximate. Colors look different on screen than on a wall, so always test a sample.
