Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Prominent Pink |
| SKU | SW 6846 |
| Hex | #DA9EC5 |
| RGB | 218, 158, 197 |
| HSL | 321°, 45%, 74% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Sherwin-Williams Prominent Pink
Prominent Pink sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Prominent Pink is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
12 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 purple 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
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Prominent 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 #DA9EC5 in HSL space. Pair Prominent 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 Prominent Pink Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Prominent 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 6846 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Prominent Pink
Behr's nearest match is Berry Crush (S140-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Prominent Pink without repainting risk. See the full Berry Crush swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Prominent Pink
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Prominent Pink. The nearest is Island Sunset (1346) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Island Sunset swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Prominent Pink
At Valspar, the closest color to Prominent Pink is Amelia (V040-3) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44.9 vs 43) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amelia swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Prominent Pink
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Prominent Pink is Chateau Rose (PPG1252-5) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chateau Rose swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Prominent Pink
At Glidden, the closest color to Prominent Pink is Pink Gazebo (10RR 43/236) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Gazebo swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Prominent Pink
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Prominent Pink is Dahlia Pink (146-4DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Dahlia Pink and you'll get the same color. See the full Dahlia Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Prominent Pink
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Prominent Pink — the nearest deck color, Raspberry Crème (HGSW 1025), is clearly different (ΔE 5). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6846 instead. See the full Raspberry Crème swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Prominent Pink
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Prominent Pink is Exotic Violet (DE5003) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Exotic Violet swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Prominent Pink
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Prominent Pink. The nearest is Shallot (NO. CB3) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shallot swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Prominent Pink
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Prominent Pink is Blossoms in Spring (1157) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blossoms in Spring swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Prominent Pink
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Prominent Pink is Tiara Pink (1163) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tiara Pink swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Prominent Pink
At Kompozit, the closest color to Prominent Pink is Tiara Pink (1163) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tiara Pink swatch →