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Sherwin-Williams Eros PinkSW 6860 · #C84F68 · LRV 19

Eros Pink reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the color's details, what Sherwin-Williams SW 6860 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS EROS PINK
RGB 200, 79, 104LRV 19

Color spec

BrandSherwin-Williams
NameEros Pink
SKUSW 6860
Hex#C84F68
RGB200, 79, 104
HSL348°, 52%, 55%
LRV19
Undertonewarm red tone
FamilyPink
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About Sherwin-Williams Eros Pink

With an LRV of 19, Eros Pink 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.

Eros Pink 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 by brand

11 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.45
All pink at Behr →
T11-15 · #CA596E · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 21
M160-6 · #D34F71 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 21
M170-6 · #CF5160 · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 20

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.92
All pink at Benjamin Moore →
2086-30 · #CF4566 · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 18
2078-30 · #BD5070 · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 19
2087-30 · #D35361 · ΔE 4.57 · LRV 21
2004-30 · #CA4F5A · ΔE 4.63 · LRV 19

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.64
All pink at Valspar →
8001-6F · #BF4A60 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 17
8001-5G · #BC4666 · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 16

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.89
All pink at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1184-7 · #C94B65 · ΔE 0.89 · LRV 18
PPG1186-6 · #BB4F5C · ΔE 3.91 · LRV 17

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.92
All pink at Glidden →
PPG1184-7 · #CA4B65 · ΔE 0.92 · LRV 19
90RR 18/450 · #C75361 · ΔE 3 · LRV 18
62RR 21/444 · #CC5978 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 21

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.63
All pink at Dutch Boy →
102-6DB · #B8596D · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 18
103-6DB · #C65A64 · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 20

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.82
All pink at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5048 · #D04A70 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 18
DE5069 · #CC5160 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 19
DET419 · #B94C66 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 16
DE5054 · #B95B6D · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 18

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.16
All pink at Farrow & Ball →
NO. W92 · #BC4C68 · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 17

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.86
All pink at Diamond Vogel →
1129 · #B05161 · ΔE 4.86 · LRV 16

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.44
All pink at Hirshfield's →
1144 · #C05D6B · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 21

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.44
All pink at Kompozit →
1144 · #C05D6B · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 20

Similar Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the Sherwin-Williams deck

The nearest shades to Eros Pink within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

SW 6586 · LRV 17
SW 6859 · LRV 17
SW 6593 · LRV 16
SW 6855 · LRV 23
SW 6600 · LRV 16
SW 9694 · LRV 18

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C84F68 in HSL space. Pair Eros Pink with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C84F68 + #4FC8AF
TRIADIC
#C84F68 · #68C84F · #4F68C8
ANALOGOUS
#C84FA5 · #C84F68 · #C8724F

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
4.4:1AA Large
Sample text on black
4.77:1AA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Sherwin-Williams Eros Pink Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Eros Pink 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 6860 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Eros Pink

Behr has no exact twin of Eros Pink. The nearest is Dash Of Curry (M170-6) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 19). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dash Of Curry swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Eros Pink

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Rosy Blush (2086-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Eros Pink without repainting risk. See the full Rosy Blush swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Eros Pink

At Valspar, the closest color to Eros Pink is Mon Cher Ami (8001-6F) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 17 vs 19) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mon Cher Ami swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Eros Pink

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Eros Pink is California Wine (PPG1184-7). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order California Wine and you'll get the same color. See the full California Wine swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Eros Pink

The closest Glidden equivalent of Eros Pink is California Wine (PPG1184-7). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 19). If Glidden is your counter, order California Wine and you'll get the same color. See the full California Wine swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Eros Pink

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Eros Pink. The nearest is Pinked Azalea (103-6DB) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 19). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pinked Azalea swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Eros Pink

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Eros Pink is Cherry Hill (DE5069) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 19) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cherry Hill swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Eros Pink

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Eros Pink is Lake Red (NO. W92) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 17 vs 19) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lake Red swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Eros Pink

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Eros Pink is Temptress (1144) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 19) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Temptress swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Eros Pink

At Kompozit, the closest color to Eros Pink is Temptress (1144) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 19) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Temptress swatch →

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