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Pink Chintz

Behr · 100B-4

The Analysis

Pink Chintz is a mid-tone pink that adds significant warmth without being overly aggressive. With an LRV of nearly 60, it reflects a healthy amount of light, helping a space feel open rather than closed-in.

This shade is versatile enough to function as a playful main wall color in smaller rooms or as a high-impact accent wall. It is soft enough to act as a backdrop, but carries enough pigment to hold its own against furniture and art.

LRV 60

History & Origin

While pink has deep roots in Victorian-era boudoirs, this specific iteration is decidedly modern. It avoids the dusty, dated look of antique pinks and fits perfectly into contemporary interior design trends.

Undertonewarm-red
FamilyRed

How to Use It

It pairs beautifully with light oak woods for a soft look or matte black hardware for a sharper, modern contrast. Use it in bedrooms, powder rooms, or creative offices for the best visual impact.

The Mood

Living with this color feels approachable and optimistic. It leans toward a clean, energized aesthetic rather than a sleepy or muted tone, making it a great choice for active living spaces.

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.

  • Pink Innocence

    Behr · P130-2

  • Sweet Sundae 3

    Dulux

  • Pink Icing

    Valspar · V041-3

  • Fuchsia Falls 4

    Dulux

  • In the Pink

    Sherwin-Williams · SW6583

  • Pink Quartz

    Valspar · 1002-2B

Lighting

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

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