Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Memorable Rose |
| SKU | SW 6311 |
| Hex | #CF8A8D |
| RGB | 207, 138, 141 |
| HSL | 357°, 42%, 68% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Sherwin-Williams Memorable Rose
Memorable Rose sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Memorable Rose 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
14 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
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Memorable Rose 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 #CF8A8D in HSL space. Pair Memorable Rose 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 Memorable Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Memorable Rose 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 6311 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Memorable Rose
Behr has no exact twin of Memorable Rose. The nearest is Tropical Blooms (BIC-17) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tropical Blooms swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Memorable Rose
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Memorable Rose is Toasted Mauve (1279) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Toasted Mauve swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Memorable Rose
Valspar's nearest match is Rosetti Pink (1008-6A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35.2 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Memorable Rose without repainting risk. See the full Rosetti Pink swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Memorable Rose
Glidden has no exact twin of Memorable Rose. The nearest is Berrydale (10YR 32/324) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berrydale swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Memorable Rose
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Memorable Rose is Romantic Pink (303-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Romantic Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Memorable Rose
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Memorable Rose is Memorable Rose (HGSW 2045). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Memorable Rose and you'll get the same color. See the full Memorable Rose swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Memorable Rose
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Memorable Rose is Victorian Rouge (DE5095) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Victorian Rouge swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Memorable Rose
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Memorable Rose. The nearest is Fruit Fool (NO. 9911) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fruit Fool swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Memorable Rose
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Memorable Rose. The nearest is Marble Pink (0057) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marble Pink swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Memorable Rose
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Memorable Rose is Garnet Shadow (0091) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garnet Shadow swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Memorable Rose
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Memorable Rose. The nearest is Sweet Potato Skin (BD44) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweet Potato Skin swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Memorable Rose
At Clare, the closest color to Memorable Rose is Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Memorable Rose
At Kompozit, the closest color to Memorable Rose is Garnet Shadow (0091) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garnet Shadow swatch →