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Chick Flick

Behr · MQ1-12

The Analysis

Chick Flick is a mid-toned, dusky rose that absorbs a fair amount of light due to its 27.3 LRV. Because it is darker and more saturated, it will pull the walls inward, making large rooms feel more intimate and cozy rather than spacious or airy.

This shade works best as a bold accent wall or a full-room treatment in spaces where you want to create a sense of comfort. It is too heavy to function as a neutral backdrop and is best utilized as a primary design statement.

LRV 27

History & Origin

This is a modern interpretation of Victorian-era mauve and dusty pinks. It strips away the fussy, traditional ornamentation of the past to offer a clean, updated look that feels current.

Undertonewarm-red
FamilyRed

How to Use It

It excels in bedrooms or powder rooms where a moody, enclosed feeling is desired. Pair it with walnut wood tones and matte black hardware to balance the warmth, or brushed gold if you want a more luxurious, high-contrast look.

The Mood

Living with this color provides a grounded, stable feeling. It avoids being overly stimulating or 'bright,' offering a restful and mature atmosphere that feels intentional rather than flashy.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • Romantic Rose

    Valspar · 1008-5C

  • Rocksalt Rose

    Dulux

  • Genuine Pink

    Benjamin Moore · 2005-40

  • Enamored

    Behr · M150-5

  • Rhubarb Rose®

    Crown Paints

  • Toasted Mauve

    Benjamin Moore · 1279

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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