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Proposal

Proposal is a bright and airy Pink from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find 7 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#E8D9D4

LRV

70.47

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Light Reflectance Value
70.47
Light
TemperatureWarm
Tone
CalmingCharmingCozyPaleSoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Proposal in Real Rooms

Proposal has a high LRV of 70.47 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. 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 bedroom and misc.

3 Bedroom Photos

In the context of a primary suite, Proposal suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.

Benjamin Moore AF-260 bedroom color review

Bedroom walls wrapped in Proposal establish a serene retreat.

@tuff_gengen

Benjamin Moore Proposal bedroom interior

Soft Proposal walls surround the peaceful sleeping space.

@tuff_gengen

Benjamin Moore Proposal bedroom paint

Walls in Proposal envelop the bedroom in calming color.

@paradiseboathouse

4 Misc Photos

In laundry rooms, Proposal adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.

Benjamin Moore Proposal nursery interior

Nursery walls in gentle Proposal soothe the young room.

@themoderncolonial

Benjamin Moore AF-260 painted furniture

A painted dresser in Proposal adds character and warmth.

@hall_refined_design

Benjamin Moore Proposal painted dresser color

Painted dresser in soft Proposal brings calm elegance to bedroom storage.

@hall_refined_design

Benjamin Moore Proposal painted dresser review

Dresser painted in Proposal adds sophisticated neutral warmth to any room.

@hall_refined_design

Coordinating Colors

Gardenia
Proposal
Gardenia vs Proposal
Gardenia
Proposal
Benjamin Moore
Gardenia
AF-10 · LRV 85
Benjamin Moore
Proposal
AF-260 · LRV 70

Gardenia reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 70), opening up a space where Proposal encloses it.

Camellia Pink
Proposal
Camellia Pink vs Proposal
Camellia Pink
Proposal
Benjamin Moore
Camellia Pink
2093-50 · LRV 56
Benjamin Moore
Proposal
AF-260 · LRV 70

At LRV 70 vs 56, Proposal is decisively the brighter choice.

Driftwood
Proposal
Driftwood vs Proposal
Driftwood
Proposal
Benjamin Moore
Driftwood
2107-40 · LRV 25
Benjamin Moore
Proposal
AF-260 · LRV 70

At LRV 70 vs 25, Proposal is decisively the brighter choice.

Granite
Proposal
Granite vs Proposal
Granite
Proposal
Benjamin Moore
Granite
AF-660 · LRV 22
Benjamin Moore
Proposal
AF-260 · LRV 70

Proposal reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 22), opening up a space where Granite encloses it.

Similar Colors

Proposal
Strawberry Yogurt
Proposal vs Strawberry Yogurt
Proposal
Strawberry Yogurt
Benjamin Moore
Proposal
AF-260 · LRV 70
Benjamin Moore
Strawberry Yogurt
2104-70 · LRV 74

A 3-point LRV gap (74 vs 70) makes Strawberry Yogurt the marginally brighter of the two.

Complementary Colors

Aegean Teal
Proposal
Aegean Teal vs Proposal
Aegean Teal
Proposal
Benjamin Moore
Aegean Teal
2136-40 · LRV 25
Benjamin Moore
Proposal
AF-260 · LRV 70

At LRV 70 vs 25, Proposal is decisively the brighter choice.

Blue Lace
Proposal
Blue Lace vs Proposal
Blue Lace
Proposal
Benjamin Moore
Blue Lace
1625 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Proposal
AF-260 · LRV 70

Proposal reads slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 66), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Beneath the Clouds
Proposal
Beneath the Clouds vs Proposal
Beneath the Clouds
Proposal
Benjamin Moore
Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
Proposal
AF-260 · LRV 70

At LRV 70 vs 42, Proposal is decisively the brighter choice.

Proposal
Providence Blue
Proposal vs Providence Blue
Proposal
Providence Blue
Benjamin Moore
Proposal
AF-260 · LRV 70
Benjamin Moore
Providence Blue
1636 · LRV 19

Proposal reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 19), opening up a space where Providence Blue encloses it.

Proposal
Van Courtland Blue
Proposal vs Van Courtland Blue
Proposal
Van Courtland Blue
Benjamin Moore
Proposal
AF-260 · LRV 70
Benjamin Moore
Van Courtland Blue
HC-145 · LRV 31

At LRV 70 vs 31, Proposal is decisively the brighter choice.

Nocturnal Gray
Proposal
Nocturnal Gray vs Proposal
Nocturnal Gray
Proposal
Benjamin Moore
Nocturnal Gray
2135-30 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
Proposal
AF-260 · LRV 70

At LRV 70 vs 14, Proposal is decisively the brighter choice.

Blue Spruce
Proposal
Blue Spruce vs Proposal
Blue Spruce
Proposal
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spruce
1637 · LRV 17
Benjamin Moore
Proposal
AF-260 · LRV 70

Proposal reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 17), opening up a space where Blue Spruce encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Pampas Grass
Proposal
Pampas Grass vs Proposal
Pampas Grass
Proposal
Benjamin Moore
Pampas Grass
2110-60 · LRV 73
Benjamin Moore
Proposal
AF-260 · LRV 70

With LRVs of 73 and 70, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Proposal
Strawberry 'n Cream
Proposal vs Strawberry 'n Cream
Proposal
Strawberry 'n Cream
Benjamin Moore
Proposal
AF-260 · LRV 70
Benjamin Moore
Strawberry 'n Cream
2103-70 · LRV 73

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 73 vs 70), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Proposal
Silky Smooth
Proposal vs Silky Smooth
Proposal
Silky Smooth
Benjamin Moore
Proposal
AF-260 · LRV 70
Benjamin Moore
Silky Smooth
1373 · LRV 77

A 6-point LRV gap (77 vs 70) makes Silky Smooth the marginally brighter of the two.

Mauve Hint
Proposal
Mauve Hint vs Proposal
Mauve Hint
Proposal
Benjamin Moore
Mauve Hint
878 · LRV 77
Benjamin Moore
Proposal
AF-260 · LRV 70

A 6-point LRV gap (77 vs 70) makes Mauve Hint the marginally brighter of the two.

Darker Colors

Malted Milk
Proposal
Malted Milk vs Proposal
Malted Milk
Proposal
Benjamin Moore
Malted Milk
2099-60 · LRV 60
Benjamin Moore
Proposal
AF-260 · LRV 70

Proposal reads slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 60), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Pale Cherry Blossom
Proposal
Pale Cherry Blossom vs Proposal
Pale Cherry Blossom
Proposal
Benjamin Moore
Pale Cherry Blossom
2101-60 · LRV 61
Benjamin Moore
Proposal
AF-260 · LRV 70

A 9-point LRV gap (70 vs 61) makes Proposal the marginally brighter of the two.

Acapulco Sand
Proposal
Acapulco Sand vs Proposal
Acapulco Sand
Proposal
Benjamin Moore
Acapulco Sand
2105-60 · LRV 60
Benjamin Moore
Proposal
AF-260 · LRV 70

Proposal reads slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 60), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Bermuda Sands
Proposal
Bermuda Sands vs Proposal
Bermuda Sands
Proposal
Benjamin Moore
Bermuda Sands
2100-60 · LRV 62
Benjamin Moore
Proposal
AF-260 · LRV 70

Proposal reads slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 62), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Proposal
Southern Comfort
Proposal vs Southern Comfort
Proposal
Southern Comfort
Benjamin Moore
Proposal
AF-260 · LRV 70
Benjamin Moore
Southern Comfort
2095-60 · LRV 61

Proposal reads slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 61), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Color Codes

HEX#E8D9D4
RGB232, 217, 212
HSL15° 30% 87%
CMYK0 6 9 9
CIE LabL: 87.7 a: 4.3 b: 4.3
XYZX: 0.70 Y: 0.71 Z: 0.72