Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Damsel |
| SKU | SW 7576 |
| Hex | #C69EAE |
| RGB | 198, 158, 174 |
| HSL | 336°, 26%, 70% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Sherwin-Williams Damsel
Damsel 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.
Damsel 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Damsel 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 #C69EAE in HSL space. Pair Damsel 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 Damsel Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Damsel 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 7576 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Damsel
At Behr, the closest color to Damsel is Fondue (170F-4) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fondue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Damsel
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Damsel is Cranberry Ice (1362) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cranberry Ice swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Damsel
Valspar has no exact twin of Damsel. The nearest is Quilted Heart (1004-3C) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.3 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Quilted Heart swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Damsel
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Damsel. The nearest is Lighthearted Rose (PPG1049-4) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lighthearted Rose swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Damsel
At Glidden, the closest color to Damsel is Lighthearted Rose (PPG1049-4) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lighthearted Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Damsel
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Damsel. The nearest is Reddish Egret (347-4DB) at ΔE 3.7 — 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 Reddish Egret swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Damsel
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Damsel is Rosee Pink (HGSW 1015) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosee Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Damsel
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Damsel. The nearest is Rose Meadow (DE6025) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rose Meadow swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Damsel
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Damsel. The nearest is Cinder Rose (NO. 246) at ΔE 4.68 — 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 Cinder Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Damsel
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Damsel is Harvest Blessing (0105) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harvest Blessing swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Damsel
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Damsel is Harvest Blessing (0105) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harvest Blessing swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Damsel
At Kompozit, the closest color to Damsel is Harvest Blessing (0105) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harvest Blessing swatch →