# Benjamin Moore Genuine Pink

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-genuine-pink-2005-40](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-genuine-pink-2005-40)

Benjamin Moore Genuine Pink 2005-40 is a medium, muted pink with a noticeable rosy-red cast and a softly grayed finish. Its depth keeps it from reading sugary, making it a considered option for bedroom walls, a powder room, or painted furniture with simple lines. In bright daylight, Genuine Pink can look like a faded rose; under warm evening bulbs, its red warmth becomes more apparent. Pair it with creamy off-whites, warm taupe, deep burgundy, or charcoal for contrast, and add oak, walnut, brass, or aged bronze to reinforce its earthy side.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Genuine Pink
- **Color code:** 2005-40
- **HEX:** #C78086
- **RGB:** 199, 128, 134
- **LRV:** 29.98%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Pink
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 355° Saturation: 35.68% Value: 78.04%
- **HSL:** hsl(355, 39, 64)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 35.68 Yellow: 32.66 Key: 21.96
- **YIQ:** Y: 149.913 I: 40.381 Q: 16.886
- **XYZ:** X: 35.576 Y: 29.304 Z: 26.33
- **CIE Lab:** L:61.049 a:28.23 b:8.24
- **CIE Luv:** L:61.049 u:46.799 v:6.042
- **Decimal:** 13074566
- **Hunter Lab:** 54.133, 22.576, 9.055

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Enamored](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-enamored)
- [Benjamin Moore Toasted Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-toasted-mauve-1279)
- [Behr Chick Flick](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chick-flick)
- [Benjamin Moore Princess](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-princess-1272)
- [Sherwin Williams Memorable Rose](https://plan-home.com/color/memorable-rose-sw-6311)
- [Behr I Pink I Can](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-i-pink-i-can)
- [Behr Fruit Cocktail](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fruit-cocktail)
- [Sherwin Williams Tuberose](https://plan-home.com/color/tuberose-sw-6578)
- [Sherwin Williams Coral Rose](https://plan-home.com/color/coral-rose-sw-9004)
- [Sherwin Williams Pink Flamingo](https://plan-home.com/color/pink-flamingo-sw-0080)
- [Benjamin Moore Secret Rendezvous](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-secret-rendezvous-1341)
- [Benjamin Moore Precious Pink](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-precious-pink-2084-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Glamour Pink](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-glamour-pink-2006-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Coral Essence](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-coral-essence-2007-40)
- [Behr Juicy Details](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-juicy-details)
- [Benjamin Moore Rosewood](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-rosewood-2082-40)
- [Sherwin Williams Rita's Rouge](https://plan-home.com/color/ritas-rouge-sw-9003)
- [Behr Hot Gossip](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hot-gossip)
- [Behr Red Clover](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-red-clover)
- [Sherwin Williams Coming up Roses](https://plan-home.com/color/coming-up-roses-sw-6585)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Princess](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-princess-1272)
- [Benjamin Moore Toasted Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-toasted-mauve-1279)
- [Benjamin Moore Palermo Rose](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-palermo-rose-1278)
- [Benjamin Moore Hummingbird](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hummingbird-1271)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Sultan's Palace](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sultans-palace-2081-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Rouge](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-rouge-2084-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Burnt Peanut Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-burnt-peanut-red-2081-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Travers Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-travers-red-cw-345)
- [Benjamin Moore Umbria Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-umbria-red-1316)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Jack Pine](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-jack-pine-692)
- [Benjamin Moore Azores](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-azores-af-495)
- [Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-aegean-teal-2136-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Lace](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-lace-1625)
- [Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nimbus-gray-2131-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Grenada Villa](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-grenada-villa-690)
- [Benjamin Moore Black Forest Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-black-forest-green-hc-187)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/2005-40

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.