Pink Damask → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Benjamin Moore Pink Damask (OC-72), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Pink Damask
If you love Benjamin Moore Pink Damask but need a Farrow & Ball alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Farrow & Ball, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Pink Damask (OC-72) is a light pink with soft pink undertones. A soft, warm off-white with delicate pink undertones. Like aged damask fabric. More pink than Classic Gray, less obvious than a true pink. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 68.55) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Pink Damask and every Farrow & Ball color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The good news: there is a strong Farrow & Ball match for Pink Damask. Middleton Pink (No.245) comes in with a Delta E of 2.4, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Middleton Pink is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 66. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Pink Damask
Middleton Pink is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 66. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
| Pink Damask | Middleton Pink | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 68.55 | 66 |
| Hex | #E1D7CE | #DBD3CD |
| Undertone | Soft Pink | Soft Vintage Pink |
| Family | Pink | Pink |
Undertone Comparison
Pink Damask has soft pink undertones. A soft, warm off-white with delicate pink undertones. Like aged damask fabric. More pink than Classic Gray, less obvious than a true pink.
Middleton Pink has soft vintage pink undertones. A soft, vintage pink from F&B. Named for the Welsh estate. More subtle than Calamine, with a gentle rose warmth that reads as a warm neutral in most rooms.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Pink Damask in Your Room
The pink is very subtle. In most rooms reads as a warm off-white. In cool north light, the pink whisper shows.
Middleton Pink in Your Room
The pink is whisper-soft. In cool light, the rose warmth shows. In warm rooms, reads as a warm off-white. Romantic and refined.
LRV and Brightness
Pink Damask has an LRV of 68.55, while Middleton Pink has an LRV of 66. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Pink Damask
Benjamin Moore recommends Pink Damask for: bedroom, bathroom, nursery, hallway, living room. With an LRV of 68.55, this is a light color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Middleton Pink is recommended for: bedroom, bathroom, nursery, hallway, living room. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Middleton Pink in the same rooms you planned for Pink Damask.
Pink Damask in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Pink Damask (OC-72) is Middleton Pink (No.245) with a Delta E of 2.4, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Middleton Pink is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 66. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Pink Damask is a Benjamin Moore color with soft pink undertones and an LRV of 68.55. Middleton Pink is a Farrow & Ball color with soft vintage pink undertones and an LRV of 66. With a Delta E of 2.4, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 2.4, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Farrow & Ball equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Farrow & Ball. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Farrow & Ball work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.