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Benjamin Moore Salmon Mousse 046

Salmon Mousse

Benjamin Moore

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About Salmon Mousse by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 43.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #daa492

RGB: 218, 164, 146

Hue15°

Saturation49%

Lightness71%

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Is Salmon Mousse 046 a warm or cool color?
Salmon Mousse 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 Salmon Mousse?
Salmon Mousse sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 15°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Salmon Mousse?
Brightness is about 44%. Saturation is around 49%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 71%. Hue is close to 15°. The hex value is #daa492. The RGB value is 218, 164, 146.
Is Salmon Mousse better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Salmon Mousse has brightness around 44%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Salmon Mousse?
You can match Salmon Mousse 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 Salmon Mousse work best in a home?
Salmon Mousse 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 Salmon Mousse compare to a pure white paint?
Salmon Mousse 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 Salmon Mousse in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Salmon Mousse

Benjamin Moore

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Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Salmon Mousse

Benjamin Moore

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Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Salmon Mousse

Benjamin Moore

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Alternate Colors by other brands

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

OPAL FIRE

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Bubble Shell

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S160-3

CLAY FIRE

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CORAL BLUSH

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PPG1191-4