Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Fussy Pink |
| SKU | SW 6853 |
| Hex | #E6A3B9 |
| RGB | 230, 163, 185 |
| HSL | 340°, 57%, 77% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Sherwin-Williams Fussy Pink
Fussy Pink sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Fussy Pink 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
13 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
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Fussy 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.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #E6A3B9 in HSL space. Pair Fussy Pink 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 Fussy Pink Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fussy 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 6853 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Fussy Pink
Behr's nearest match is Rose Silk (160C-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Fussy Pink without repainting risk. See the full Rose Silk swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fussy Pink
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Bayberry (2080-50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Fussy Pink without repainting risk. See the full Bayberry swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fussy Pink
Valspar's nearest match is Pink Frenzy (1002-2A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.6 vs 47) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Fussy Pink without repainting risk. See the full Pink Frenzy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fussy Pink
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Garden Party (PPG1182-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Fussy Pink without repainting risk. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Fussy Pink
The closest Glidden equivalent of Fussy Pink is Garden Party (PPG1182-4). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Glidden is your counter, order Garden Party and you'll get the same color. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fussy Pink
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Fussy Pink is Parisian Rose (101-4DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Parisian Rose and you'll get the same color. See the full Parisian Rose swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fussy Pink
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Fussy Pink is Raspberry Crème (HGSW 1025) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 41 vs 47) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Raspberry Crème swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fussy Pink
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Fussy Pink is Think Pink (DE5031) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Think Pink swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Fussy Pink
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Fussy Pink. The nearest is Shallot (NO. CB3) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shallot swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Fussy Pink
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Fussy Pink is Pepto (1127). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Pepto and you'll get the same color. See the full Pepto swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Fussy Pink
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Fussy Pink is Pepto (1127). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Pepto and you'll get the same color. See the full Pepto swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Fussy Pink
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Fussy Pink is Turkey Wattle (BD52) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turkey Wattle swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Fussy Pink
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Fussy Pink is Pepto (1127). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Kompozit is your counter, order Pepto and you'll get the same color. See the full Pepto swatch →