Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Redbud |
| SKU | SW 6312 |
| Hex | #AD5E65 |
| RGB | 173, 94, 101 |
| HSL | 355°, 33%, 52% |
| LRV | 18 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Sherwin-Williams Redbud
With an LRV of 18, Redbud is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Redbud works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Redbud 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 #AD5E65 in HSL space. Pair Redbud 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 Redbud Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Redbud 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 6312 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Redbud
Behr has no exact twin of Redbud. The nearest is Shine Baby Shine (MQ1-07) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shine Baby Shine swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Redbud
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Redbud is Santa Fe Pottery (1287) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Santa Fe Pottery swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Redbud
Valspar's nearest match is Pretty Peony (1006-3B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Redbud without repainting risk. See the full Pretty Peony swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Redbud
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Redbud is Indian Paintbrush (18-32) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Indian Paintbrush swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Redbud
Glidden's nearest match is Painted Desert Red (90RR 16/298), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly darker (LRV 16 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Redbud without repainting risk. See the full Painted Desert Red swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Redbud
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Redbud. The nearest is Hibiscus Flower (102-6DB) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hibiscus Flower swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Redbud
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Redbud is Redbud (HGSW 2043). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Redbud and you'll get the same color. See the full Redbud swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Redbud
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Redbud is Resplendent Rose (DEFD12) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Resplendent Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Redbud
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Redbud. The nearest is Poppy Prose (0065) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Poppy Prose swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Redbud
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Redbud. The nearest is Poppy Prose (0065) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Poppy Prose swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Redbud
C2 Paint's nearest match is Nevada (C2-526), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Redbud without repainting risk. See the full Nevada swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Redbud
Clare has no exact twin of Redbud. The nearest is Big Apple (PNT100-DP-30) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Big Apple swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Redbud
Kompozit has no exact twin of Redbud. The nearest is Poppy Prose (0065) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Poppy Prose swatch →