Carnation (DE5046) is a mid-tone pink from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 39 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Deep Carnation (~91% proximity).

Closest tone to Carnation in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

39 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE5046

HEX

#F485AC

RGB

244, 133, 172

HSL

339°, 83%, 74%

Family

Pinks

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Carnation FAQ

What is the LRV of Carnation?

Carnation has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 39 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Carnation in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Deep Carnation (2086-40), ~91% proximity; PPG: Rose Glory (PPG1181-5), ~90% proximity; Glidden: Rose Glory (PPG1181-5), ~87% proximity; Valspar: Double Bubble (V004-2), ~84% proximity; Behr: Sweet Chrysanthemu (HDC-MD-10A), ~81% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Cheery (SW 6584), ~74% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tuberose (HGSW6578), ~70% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Nancy's Blushes (No. 278), ~38% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Carnation?

The HEX code of Carnation (DE5046) is #F485AC, RGB 244, 133, 172. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.