Benjamin Moore Tissue Pink 1163 Review: Undertones

Benjamin Moore Tissue Pink 1163 is one of those barely-there pinks that looks like almost nothing on the chip. But on a full wall, the undertones show up — and you need to know what you're getting. Here's what I found after painting with it in two rooms.

What Is Tissue Pink 1163?

Tissue Pink 1163 is a very light pink from Benjamin Moore's classic collection. It sits at the palest end of the pink spectrum — closer to a tinted white than anything you'd call "pink" in casual conversation. The LRV is in the low 80s, so it reflects a lot of light and keeps rooms bright and open.

Think of it as white with a blush. It's the color of light hitting a white wall through sheer pink curtains. I painted it in my daughter's bedroom and the effect was soft and warm without feeling like a "pink room." It adds warmth the way cream does, but with a rosy lean instead of a yellow one.

Is Tissue Pink 1163 Too Pink?

This is the big worry, and the answer is no — with a caveat. In a bright room with plenty of natural light, Tissue Pink reads mostly as a warm white with a gentle rosy glow. You know it's not plain white, but you'd have to look closely to call it pink.

In a dim room or under warm lamplight, the pink steps forward. It becomes more visibly blush. That's not a bad thing if you want it — some people specifically choose Tissue Pink for that soft evening glow. But if you're hoping it'll pass for a neutral white, dim rooms will expose the pink.

I put it up on Paintuma against a true white and a slightly darker pink on the same wall image, and it sat comfortably in between. Clearly not white, but never aggressively pink.

How Does It Compare to First Light?

Benjamin Moore First Light 2102-70 is the other ultra-light pink that always comes up. They're in the same pastel-pink family but have different personalities.

First Light is slightly more saturated. It has more visible color on the wall — you'll read it as a soft pink without squinting. It was a BM Color of the Year pick and it's designed to be noticeable as a color. Tissue Pink is more of a whisper. It's lighter, more restrained, and easier to mistake for a warm white.

The undertones diverge too. First Light carries a slightly more peach-pink warmth. Tissue Pink is a purer blush — more rose, less peach. If you want pink that's clearly pink, First Light delivers. If you want pink that works almost like a warm neutral, Tissue Pink is the subtler choice.

How Does It Look in Different Lighting?

South-facing rooms wash Tissue Pink close to white. The strong sun flattens the pink and you get a bright, warm-feeling wall with minimal visible color. It's pleasant but barely reads as pink.

North-facing rooms are the opposite. Cooler light brings out the blush and the walls look more distinctly pink. It's still soft, but the rosy quality is clearly there. If you like the idea of a gently pink room, north light actually works in your favor here.

East-facing rooms start with a warm, rosy morning that fades into something more neutral by afternoon. West-facing rooms reverse that — neutral and almost white in the morning, then softly pink as the afternoon sun adds warmth.

Under warm incandescent bulbs at night, the pink becomes most visible. Under cool LEDs, it fades back toward white.

Does Tissue Pink 1163 Work on Exteriors?

It can, but know what you're getting. On the outside of a house in full sun, Tissue Pink will read as a warm white — the blush almost entirely disappears. If that's the look you want, great. It'll give your exterior a slightly warmer quality than a standard white without looking pink.

In shade — under eaves, on a porch ceiling, on north-facing walls — the pink shows more. Porch ceilings painted in Tissue Pink actually look really nice. It's a modern twist on the traditional pale-blue ceiling that adds warmth instead of coolness.

For full-house exterior use, it's essentially a warm white that happens to have a rosy source rather than a yellow one. It pairs well with dark shutters, natural stone, and warm-toned brick. Skip it if you want visible pink from the street — you won't get it in direct sun.

What Trim Colors Pair Best?

Clean white trim is the natural pairing. Benjamin Moore's Chantilly Lace OC-65 gives you crisp contrast that makes the blush more visible. White Dove OC-17 adds a bit of warmth but can muddy the distinction between trim and wall — they're both warm, so you lose the contrast.

Don't pair it with cream or ivory trim. The yellow in warm whites will compete with the pink and both will look off. Stick to neutral or slightly cool whites.

For something bolder, charcoal or matte black trim against Tissue Pink creates a modern, grounded look. I compared Tissue Pink 1163 — Coloraw let me slide between the blush wall and dark trim on the same wall, and the contrast was clean and contemporary.

Brass and warm gold hardware complements the pink beautifully. Chrome and brushed nickel work too if you want a cooler vibe.

What Are the Closest Matches From Other Brands?

Farrow & Ball Pink Ground is the first comparison most designers make. It's in the same ultra-light-pink family, but Pink Ground has a slightly warmer, more saturated feel — you'll notice more pink on the wall, and it carries a touch more yellow warmth underneath.

Sherwin-Williams Intimate White is another near-match. It's a very light pink-white that shares Tissue Pink's barely-there quality, but it leans slightly more neutral. Where Tissue Pink commits to a rosy blush, Intimate White holds back just a bit more.

Neither is a dead match. Tissue Pink has its own specific balance — rosier than Intimate White, more restrained than Pink Ground.

Should You Sample Tissue Pink 1163 First?

This is especially important with ultra-light pinks because the difference between "warm white" and "pink room" comes down to your specific light and surroundings. Cool-toned floors and counters will make the pink pop. Warm wood tones will absorb it and the walls might read as almost white.

Paint a big swatch — two feet minimum — on two walls. Live with it for at least three days. Check it morning, midday, and under your evening lamps. The night version is the one that'll tell you if there's too much pink for your taste.

For a quick preview, try paintcolorvisualizer.com. It's free — snap a photo of your room and test the color on your actual walls. Works for interior and exterior, which is helpful since Tissue Pink behaves so differently between the two.

Bottom line: Tissue Pink 1163 is a barely-there blush that adds warmth without shouting pink. In bright light it's practically a warm white; in low light the rosy glow comes alive. A lovely choice for bedrooms, bathrooms, and anyone who wants warmth without going yellow.