Misty Rose vs Calamine

Misty RoseBenjamin MoorevsCalamineFarrow & BallΔE 8.2Noticeable difference

Misty Rose is a Benjamin Moore color while Calamine comes from Farrow & Ball. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. With LRVs of 65 and 68, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Misty Rose's red character against Calamine's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 8.2, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Misty Rose
Benjamin Moore · 1360
Hex#E9CDD6
LRV65.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1360
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Calamine
Farrow & Ball · 230
Hex#e6d1cb
LRV67.5
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number230
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Misty Rose vs Calamine Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Misty Rose on one side and Calamine 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.

More Misty Rose comparisons

See how Misty Rose stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Misty Rose
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Misty Rose
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Misty Rose
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Misty Rose is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Misty Rose
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Misty Rose reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Misty Rose
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Misty Rose is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Misty Rose
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Misty Rose reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Misty Rose
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Misty Rose reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Misty Rose
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Misty Rose reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Misty Rose
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Misty Rose is the lighter choice

French Gray
Misty Rose
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Misty Rose reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Misty Rose
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Misty Rose is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Misty Rose
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Misty Rose reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Misty Rose
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Misty Rose is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Misty Rose
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Misty Rose reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Misty Rose
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads noticeably lighter

Artichoke
Misty Rose
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Misty Rose is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Misty Rose
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Nearly identical in tone

Shoji White
Misty Rose
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads slightly lighter

Snowbound
Misty Rose
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads noticeably lighter

Pewter Green
Misty Rose
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Misty Rose is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Misty Rose
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Nearly identical in tone

Dix Blue
Misty Rose
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Misty Rose reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Misty Rose
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Misty Rose is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Misty Rose
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Misty Rose is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Misty Rose
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Misty Rose reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Misty Rose
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Misty Rose is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Misty Rose
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Misty Rose is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Misty Rose
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Misty Rose is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Misty Rose
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Misty Rose reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Misty Rose
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads slightly lighter