Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Redbud |
| SKU | HGSW 2043 |
| Hex | #AD5E65 |
| RGB | 173, 94, 101 |
| HSL | 355°, 33%, 52% |
| LRV | 18 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Redbud
With an LRV of 18, Redbud is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Redbud works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches at every US brand
14 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
C2 Paint
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
Dutch Boy
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Redbud within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #AD5E65 in HSL space. Pair Redbud with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Redbud Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Redbud from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2043 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Redbud
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Redbud is Redbud (SW 6312). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Redbud and you'll get the same color. See the full Redbud swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Redbud
C2 Paint's nearest match is Nevada (C2-526), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Redbud without repainting risk. See the full Nevada swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Redbud
Valspar's nearest match is Pretty Peony (1006-3B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Redbud without repainting risk. See the full Pretty Peony swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Redbud
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Redbud is Resplendent Rose (DEFD12) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Resplendent Rose swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Redbud
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Redbud is Santa Fe Pottery (1287) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Santa Fe Pottery swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Redbud
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Redbud is Indian Paintbrush (18-32) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Indian Paintbrush swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Redbud
Behr has no exact twin of Redbud. The nearest is Shine Baby Shine (MQ1-07) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shine Baby Shine swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Redbud
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Redbud. The nearest is Hibiscus Flower (102-6DB) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hibiscus Flower swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Redbud
Kompozit has no exact twin of Redbud. The nearest is Poppy Prose (0065) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Poppy Prose swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Redbud
Clare has no exact twin of Redbud. The nearest is Big Apple (PNT100-DP-30) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Big Apple swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Redbud
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Redbud. The nearest is Poppy Prose (0065) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Poppy Prose swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Redbud
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Redbud — the nearest deck color, Vine Ripened Tomato (JG-25), is clearly different (ΔE 7.21). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2043 instead. See the full Vine Ripened Tomato swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Redbud
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Redbud — the nearest deck color, Book Room Red (NO. 50), is clearly different (ΔE 7.97). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2043 instead. See the full Book Room Red swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Redbud
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Redbud — the nearest deck color, Buenos Aires (BD-BA), is clearly different (ΔE 19.55). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2043 instead. See the full Buenos Aires swatch →