Peignoir → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Farrow & Ball Peignoir (No.286), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Peignoir
If you love Farrow & Ball Peignoir but need a Benjamin Moore 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 Benjamin Moore, your local store does not carry Farrow & Ball, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Peignoir (No.286) is a medium pink with dusky rose pink undertones. A dusky, sophisticated rose pink. Named for the delicate dressing gown. More gray and muted than Setting Plaster. Grown-up, restrained, and elegant. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 44) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Peignoir and every Benjamin Moore 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.
Honestly, Benjamin Moore does not have a perfect equivalent for Peignoir. The closest option is Pink Damask (OC-72) with a Delta E of 5.8, but at that distance the difference will be visible. Pink Damask is lighter. Peignoir has more depth and gray. If getting this exact color is critical, you may want to explore custom color matching at a Benjamin Moore store.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Peignoir
Pink Damask is lighter. Peignoir has more depth and gray.
| Peignoir | Pink Damask | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 44 | 68.55 |
| Hex | #C7BDBA | #E1D7CE |
| Undertone | Dusky Rose Pink | Soft Pink |
| Family | Pink | Pink |
Undertone Comparison
Peignoir has dusky rose pink undertones. A dusky, sophisticated rose pink. Named for the delicate dressing gown. More gray and muted than Setting Plaster. Grown-up, restrained, and elegant.
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.
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
Peignoir in Your Room
The dusky rose is refined. In cool light, the pink is visible. In warm light, reads as a warm gray-pink. Never juvenile.
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.
LRV and Brightness
Peignoir has an LRV of 44, while Pink Damask has an LRV of 68.55. That means Pink Damask reflects more light. If you switch from Peignoir to Pink Damask, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Peignoir
Farrow & Ball recommends Peignoir for: bedroom, bathroom, living room, hallway, dining room. With an LRV of 44, this is a medium color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Pink Damask 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 Pink Damask in the same rooms you planned for Peignoir.
Peignoir in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Peignoir (No.286) is Pink Damask (OC-72) with a Delta E of 5.8, which rates as a "approximate" match. Pink Damask is lighter. Peignoir has more depth and gray. 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. Peignoir is a Farrow & Ball color with dusky rose pink undertones and an LRV of 44. Pink Damask is a Benjamin Moore color with soft pink undertones and an LRV of 68.55. With a Delta E of 5.8, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. 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 5.8, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Benjamin Moore equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Benjamin Moore. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Benjamin Moore 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.