Finding The Perfect Blush Pink Paint Colors
Finding the best blush pink paint color can seem like searching for a needle in a haystack. Just as there are a million whites, there are so many beautiful pinks that it can be hard to know which blush pink is the right one for you. So how do you know which one will work best in your space? Well, I’m so glad you asked!
We’ve curated an uncompromising list of the very best, gorgeous blush pink paint colors that have been tried and tested by designers all over the world. We’re covering a range of pinks from barely there blushes, muted blush pinks, and soft pinks that will suit any space and the pickiest pink person.
Understanding Blush Pink Paint
The very first step to finding your perfect paint color is to understand the nature of blush pinks. Blush pinks are softer than normal pink colors. The range of these sweet pinks are more tonal, less bright, and have a gentle, feminine quality to them.
Picking pink paint colors can be very hard to do right because of the different light you might have in your room. What looks like the perfect pink on your small paint swatch can suddenly be very different once it’s painted on all four walls. We’re going to demystify how to pick the right blush pink paint color according to the light in your space.
Lighting Is Everything
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that I harp on the direction of your light a lot. Knowing the direction your light comes from is critical to making your paint selection a success.
News flash: Those ugly florescent overhead lights in the hardware store aren’t helping with your paint selection. Florescent lights have a harsh, cool blue cast to them that can distort how a paint swatch reads. This is why what looks great in the hardware store, suddenly looks hideous in your actual room.
Pro Tip: Here’s the fix. Once you’ve narrowed down a few paint swatches, step outside and view them in natural light. Natural light will color correct the blue florescent light from inside, and give you a more accurate reading of your paint color.
Know The Direction Of Your Light
Here’s a quick breakdown of how your light direction affects the blush pink paint color for your walls. You’ll see why this matters so much and why I’m such a nut about knowing this before you head to the paint store.
North Light
North-facing light will be grayer and have a cooling effect on your paint colors. Northern light will pick up on any blue undertones in your paint. They can make your pretty pink turn blue, lavender, or gray. No one wants a dull blue pink, do they?
North facing light can wash out lighter colors, so be careful when choosing a barely there blush pink paint color in North facing rooms. It might read as gray, or deplete any of that pretty pink color from your paint.
Bold colors show up better in North facing rooms. Make sure to color test a large swatch of your color, and lean towards more warmer tones if you have a north-facing light source.
East Light
East-facing rooms have inconsistent lighting. They’re more bright and warm in the mornings, and cooler and gray by midday and in the evenings. Balancing these rooms out can be a little tricky. To hit the sweet spot, choose a warmer blush pink color that leans more towards the coral tones that can look good in both scenarios.
South Light
South-facing light sources are warmer and will pick up more orange and yellow undertones in your paint. This means that your blush pink paint can look more orangey or coral than you’d like.
South-facing rooms don’t get a lot of morning light and can feel dim until they brighten in the afternoon. Light colors can get very bright and feel a little blinding in the afternoon. Balance out this extra bump of yellow with a slightly cooler pink paint color and lean towards a more muted blush pink soft instead of a very light, whitish blush to help with the afternoon light.
West Light
West-facing rooms typically begin with subtle light in the mornings, and graduate to more intense, warm light by the afternoon. Western lit rooms can handle both cool and warm colors, but less bold, softer pink tones will work better in the stronger afternoon light.
Sample Twice, Paint Once
Now that you know the direction of your light, you can confidently select your paint color with more accuracy. But don’t forget the most important step of any painting project. TEST. YOUR. PAINT COLOR.
Get sample quarts of your paint color(s) and paint a large swatch, I’m talking 12-24″ squares, on all four walls. This is a critically important step because each wall might get different light depending on where your windows are, and the direction they face. It’s important to see how your paint works on all four walls to make sure it looks correct around the room.
The Best Blush Pink Paint Colors
Okay, we’ve done the hard part. Now let’s get to the good stuff. We’re so excited to share our extremely-picky, highly-curated list of the very best beautiful blush pink paint colors.
These paint colors where chosen for their balance and beauty. Designers have done the dirty work for us, and tested these pinks in a wide range of different lighting. These paint colors have passed the test.
Barely There Blushes
Sherwin Williams: Diminutive Pink SW 6588, Benjamin Moore: Opal OC-73, Farrow & Ball: Middleton Pink No. 245, Behr: Cupcake Pink M160-1
Muted Blushes
Sherwin Williams: Rosy Outlook SW 6313, Benjamin Moore: Pink Swirl 2171-70, Farrow & Ball: Pink Ground No. 202. Behr: Pink Elephant M170-1
Soft Blush Pinks
Sherwin Williams: Bella Pink SW 6596, Benjamin Moore: Ribbon Pink 2087-60, Farrow & Ball: Nancy’s Blushes No.278, Behr: Old Flame P150-4
Conclusion
Blush pinks can transform a dull room into a decadent treat that glows with color and femininity. They key to picking that perfect pink paint color is knowing how much light you have in your space, and which direction it’s coming from. Armed with this important knowledge, you can quickly and easily select the right pink, the first time.
Need some help with color selections? I offer E-Design services like color selections, space planning, and lighting and furniture selecting. Drop me a line at hello@ColorCaravan.com and I’d be happy to help you out!
About The Author
Nicole Cullum is an interior designer and fine artist. Her passion for color, pattern, and balance are expressed through her hand-painted line of wallpapers, textiles and home decor available at ColorCaravan.com.
Contact Nicole at hello@ColorCaravan.com for your next design project, e-design services, or a custom pattern design to make your space truly unique.
