Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Rosebay |
| SKU | HGSW 6563 |
| Hex | #CB9AAD |
| RGB | 203, 154, 173 |
| HSL | 337°, 32%, 70% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Pink |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Rosebay
Rosebay sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Rosebay is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Rosebay 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 #CB9AAD in HSL space. Pair Rosebay 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 Rosebay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rosebay 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 6563 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rosebay
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Rosebay is Rosebay (SW 6563). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Rosebay and you'll get the same color. See the full Rosebay swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rosebay
Behr's nearest match is Fondue (170F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rosebay without repainting risk. See the full Fondue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rosebay
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cranberry Ice (1362), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Rosebay without repainting risk. See the full Cranberry Ice swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rosebay
At Valspar, the closest color to Rosebay is Quilted Heart (1004-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.3 vs 39) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quilted Heart swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rosebay
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Rosebay. The nearest is Madagascar Pink (PPG1050-4) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Madagascar Pink swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rosebay
Glidden has no exact twin of Rosebay. The nearest is Madagascar Pink (PPG1050-4) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Madagascar Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rosebay
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Rosebay is Exotic Lilac (DE5017) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Exotic Lilac swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rosebay
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Rosebay. The nearest is Harvest Blessing (0105) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Harvest Blessing swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rosebay
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Rosebay. The nearest is Harvest Blessing (0105) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Harvest Blessing swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rosebay
Kompozit has no exact twin of Rosebay. The nearest is Harvest Blessing (0105) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Harvest Blessing swatch →