Forward Fuchsia
SW 6842 · #92345B · LRV 9 — warm magenta tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Rookwood Dark Red3
- 2Forward Fuchsia9
- 3Cinnamon Slate19
- 4Rejuvenate30
What Color Is Forward Fuchsia, Really?
Forward Fuchsia reads as a warm magenta tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Sherwin-Williams SW 6842 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Forward Fuchsia
Forward Fuchsia earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
How Lighting Changes Forward Fuchsia
At LRV 9, Forward Fuchsia is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Forward Fuchsia are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6842 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Sweet CherryM150-7 · Behr | 4.5 | 9 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Royal Flush2076-20 · Benjamin Moore | 3.0 | 12 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Magenta ManicureV003-3 · Valspar | 3.6 | 8.3 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | MagentaPPG1050-7 · PPG / Glidden | 4.4 | 10 | Color page → |
| Glidden | MagentaPPG1050-7 · Glidden | 4.3 | 10 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Forward Fuchsia101-7DB · Dutch Boy | 0.0 | 9 | Color page → |
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
The nearest shades to Forward Fuchsia within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #92345B in HSL space. Pair Forward Fuchsia with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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