Peony
We've categorized Peony as a versatile Pink because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 22 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#C84470
LRV
18.55
Peony in Real Rooms
Peony has a medium LRV of 18.55 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Pink and Red family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, kitchen cabinets, misc and bathroom.
5 Living Room Photos
Peony provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Living room walls in Peony establish a warm, welcoming foundation.
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Bohemian living room walls showcase Peony's romantic, versatile appeal.
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Eclectic living room walls benefit from Peony's sophisticated warmth.
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Living room walls in Peony complement eclectic furnishings and collected art.
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Peony-painted walls create an eclectic living room filled with personality.
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4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The way Peony interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.
Kitchen cabinets painted in Peony add elegant color to culinary spaces.
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Peony-colored cabinetry brings refined warmth to kitchen storage.
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Kitchen cabinets in Peony introduce soft sophistication to cooking areas.
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Cabinetry dressed in Peony adds understated elegance to kitchen design.
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11 Misc Photos
Note how Peony is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Painted furniture in Peony blends bohemian style with timeless appeal.
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2 Bathroom Photos
The psychology of Peony in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Bathroom walls in Peony create a spa-like, intimate retreat.
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Bathroom painted in Peony delivers soothing color and elegance.
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Coordinating Colors
Sweet Innocence reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 19), opening up a space where Peony encloses it.
At LRV 85 vs 19, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 19, Chalk White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 16), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 21 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Harrisburg Green reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 19), opening up a space where Peony encloses it.
Peony reflects far more light (LRV 19 vs 6), opening up a space where Essex Green encloses it.
At LRV 84 vs 19, Palest Pistachio is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 58 vs 19, Seacliff Heights is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 61 vs 19, Annapolis Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Winter Ice reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 19), opening up a space where Peony encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 33 vs 19, Precious Pink is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 21 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Secret Rendezvous reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 36 vs 19, Paradise Pink is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 33 vs 19, Pink Ladies is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (19 vs 9) makes Peony the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (19 vs 12) makes Peony the marginally brighter of the two.
Peony reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.