Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Charisma |
| SKU | SW 6605 |
| Hex | #EE9489 |
| RGB | 238, 148, 137 |
| HSL | 7°, 75%, 74% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Sherwin-Williams Charisma
Charisma sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Charisma is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
11 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 orange from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Charisma within 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 #EE9489 in HSL space. Pair Charisma 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.
Sherwin-Williams Charisma Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Charisma 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6605 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Charisma
Behr has no exact twin of Charisma. The nearest is Priceless Coral (M180-4) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Priceless Coral swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Charisma
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Charisma is Passion Fruit (2171-40). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Passion Fruit and you'll get the same color. See the full Passion Fruit swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Charisma
At Valspar, the closest color to Charisma is Au Contraire (M201) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41.9 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Au Contraire swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Charisma
Glidden's nearest match is Fresh Salmon (23YR 45/369), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Charisma without repainting risk. See the full Fresh Salmon swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Charisma
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Corallize (204-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Charisma without repainting risk. See the full Corallize swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Charisma
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Charisma is Coral Odyssey (HGSW 1075). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Coral Odyssey and you'll get the same color. See the full Coral Odyssey swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Charisma
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Charisma. The nearest is Presidio Peach (DET435) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Presidio Peach swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Charisma
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Charisma. The nearest is Cherished One (1080) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cherished One swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Charisma
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Charisma is Rose Essence (1065) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Essence swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Charisma
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Charisma. The nearest is Butternut Peel (BD43) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Butternut Peel swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Charisma
At Kompozit, the closest color to Charisma is Rose Essence (1065) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Essence swatch →