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Benjamin Moore Pale Petal 1178

Pale Petal

Benjamin Moore

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About Pale Petal by Benjamin Moore

Pale Petal 1178 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 59% and hue near 18° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 58.8%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #e0c4b8

RGB: 224, 196, 184

Hue18°

Saturation39%

Lightness80%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Pale Petal from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Pale Petal

Benjamin Moore

1178

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Pale Petal looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Pale Petal 1178 a warm or cool color?
Pale Petal by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Pale Petal?
Pale Petal sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 18°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Pale Petal?
Brightness is about 59%. Saturation is around 39%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 80%. Hue is close to 18°. The hex value is #e0c4b8. The RGB value is 224, 196, 184.
Is Pale Petal better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Pale Petal has brightness around 59%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Pale Petal?
You can match Pale Petal with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Pale Petal work best in a home?
Pale Petal works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Pale Petal compare to a pure white paint?
Pale Petal is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Pale Petal in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Pale Petal

Benjamin Moore

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Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Pale Petal in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Pale Petal

Benjamin Moore

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Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Pale Petal. They add contrast without clashing.

Pale Petal

Benjamin Moore

1178

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Pale Petal. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

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Behr

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SW0070

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Glidden

PPG18-14

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SULTAN SAND

Glidden

PPG1068-3

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