Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Hibiscus |
| SKU | SW 6851 |
| Hex | #CE6C91 |
| RGB | 206, 108, 145 |
| HSL | 337°, 50%, 62% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Sherwin-Williams Hibiscus
Hibiscus sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Hibiscus 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Behr
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Valspar
C2 Paint
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Hibiscus 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 #CE6C91 in HSL space. Pair Hibiscus 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 Hibiscus Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hibiscus 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 6851 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hibiscus
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Florentine Pink (PPG17-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Hibiscus without repainting risk. See the full Florentine Pink swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hibiscus
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Hibiscus is Bubblegum Pink (101-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bubblegum Pink swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hibiscus
At Behr, the closest color to Hibiscus is Pink Damask (M160-5) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 26) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Damask swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hibiscus
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Hibiscus is Groovy (1123) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Groovy swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hibiscus
Valspar has no exact twin of Hibiscus. The nearest is Rose Dust (1002-1B) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22.9 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rose Dust swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hibiscus
Kompozit has no exact twin of Hibiscus. The nearest is Glam (1135) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Glam swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hibiscus
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Hibiscus. The nearest is Dahlia (BD59) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dahlia swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hibiscus
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Hibiscus. The nearest is Wild Pink (2080-40) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wild Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hibiscus
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Hibiscus. The nearest is Deep Carnation (DE5011) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Carnation swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hibiscus
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Hibiscus — the nearest deck color, Rangwali (NO. 296), is clearly different (ΔE 5.97). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6851 instead. See the full Rangwali swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Hibiscus
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Hibiscus — the nearest deck color, Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28), is clearly different (ΔE 13.87). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6851 instead. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hibiscus
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Hibiscus — the nearest deck color, Work Worn Wood (JG-35), is clearly different (ΔE 23.57). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6851 instead. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Hibiscus
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Hibiscus — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 27.48). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6851 instead. See the full Anita swatch →