Head Over Heels

The Basics

What are people saying about this color?

The trick to painting walls in pink in your adult space is picking the right shade. Look for tones that are softer, slightly grey or brown.

rgmags.com

To get this look we found a paint color that resembled ballet slippers. We paired it with an existing gorgeous, rich toned Kilim rug that brought the blush back to a more sophisticated place.

renaekeller.com

So, when it comes to color [palette], we can once again thank the ladies at [local paint store] McGovern and Sons for helping point me in the direction of this dreamy pink. … I was in no way thinking pink for the walls until the team there pulled out this swatch, and it was love at first sight. (Editor's note: Liz runs a boutique real estate firm in Madison, Wisconsin and has impeccable taste in interior design. Don't miss her write-up about her nursery with a Head Over Heels accent wall.)

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What kind of spaces does it work best in?

Bedrooms, bathrooms, powder rooms, home offices, nurseries, and furniture could all look great in this subtle shade.

Where could you expect to see it?

A macaroon shop downtown. A perfume counter. A ladies' spa.

Who shouldn't pick this color?

This shade would be too delicate for many spaces that wouldn't be ready for the soft femininity.

Any pro tips?

What colors does it go well with?

What's the LRV?

74.82. LRV measures the Light Reflectance Value, meaning the percentage of light (0-100) that bounces off a surface. 100 being purest white and 0 being purest black. Like other [color family]s, Head Over Heels has a [adjective] LRV, meaning it reflects a [adjective] amount of light.

Does it work as an exterior color?

Yes.

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