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Paradise Peach

Benjamin Moore · 011

The Analysis

Paradise Peach is a mid-tone coral that reflects a significant amount of light, effectively warming up spaces that feel sterile. Because it has an LRV of 47.69, it provides enough color to feel deliberate without shrinking a room, making it a great middle-ground choice for balancing depth and brightness.

This color is best utilized as a bold accent or a featured wall rather than an entire room's palette. It functions perfectly as an unexpected pop of color in a small hallway, laundry room, or powder room to create visual interest.

LRV 48

History & Origin

While soft peaches were a staple of 1980s interiors, this specific iteration is a modern, punchier take on those vintage pastels. It avoids the dated, muddy look of the past by leaning into a cleaner, more saturated coral base.

Undertonewarm
FamilyOrange

How to Use It

Pair this with natural white oak or matte black hardware to ground the sweetness of the peach. It also complements brass accents beautifully, which can lean into a sophisticated, high-contrast look.

The Mood

Living with this shade daily provides an energizing, cheerful atmosphere that actively combats low-energy interiors. It feels optimistic and clean, acting as a functional pick-me-up rather than a strictly restful or sedative color.

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

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  • Pouty Pink

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Lighting

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

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