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Pink Flamingo

Benjamin Moore · CSP-1175

The Analysis

Pink Flamingo is a saturated, mid-tone coral pink that adds significant warmth to a room. With an LRV of 33.59, it absorbs more light than it reflects, which can make a space feel cozy and intimate rather than large and airy.

Due to its intensity, this is best used as a bold accent wall or in small, contained spaces like a powder room or entryway. It can become overwhelming if applied to all four walls in a large, main living area.

LRV 34

History & Origin

This shade leans into a modern, post-modern aesthetic rather than a traditional period look. It draws clear inspiration from 1950s kitsch and contemporary maximalist design trends.

Undertonewarm
FamilyOrange

How to Use It

Pair this with light oak or walnut wood tones to ground the brightness, or use matte black hardware to add a modern edge. It performs best in rooms where you want to create a specific, high-impact focal point.

The Mood

This color is undeniably energizing and bold, injecting a sense of playfulness into a daily routine. It is a high-personality choice that keeps a room feeling active and vibrant rather than quiet or restful.

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.

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Lighting

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

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