Authentic Pink vs True Pink paint color comparison

Authentic Pink vs True Pink

Authentic PinkBenjamin MoorevsTrue PinkBenjamin MooreΔE 33.9 — Very different colors

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. Authentic Pink (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than True Pink (LRV 36), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 33.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Authentic Pink
Benjamin Moore · 2006-60
LRV64.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2006-60
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
True Pink
Benjamin Moore · 2003-40
LRV35.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2003-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Authentic Pink vs True Pink Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Authentic Pink on one side and True Pink on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.