Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Rose Embroidery |
| SKU | SW 6297 |
| Hex | #C79EA2 |
| RGB | 199, 158, 162 |
| HSL | 354°, 27%, 70% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Sherwin-Williams Rose Embroidery
Rose Embroidery sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Rose Embroidery 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
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 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
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Rose Embroidery 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 #C79EA2 in HSL space. Pair Rose Embroidery 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 Rose Embroidery Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rose Embroidery 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 6297 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Rose Embroidery
Behr's nearest match is Lady Guinevere (MQ1-13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rose Embroidery without repainting risk. See the full Lady Guinevere swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rose Embroidery
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Rose Embroidery. The nearest is Titanic Rose (2092-50) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Titanic Rose swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rose Embroidery
At Valspar, the closest color to Rose Embroidery is Pink Cocoa Cupcake (V079-3) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.1 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Cocoa Cupcake swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rose Embroidery
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Rose Embroidery is Mexicali Rose (PPG18-06). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Mexicali Rose and you'll get the same color. See the full Mexicali Rose swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rose Embroidery
At Glidden, the closest color to Rose Embroidery is Pepperberry (PPG1055-4) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pepperberry swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rose Embroidery
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Rose Embroidery is Reddish Egret (347-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Reddish Egret swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rose Embroidery
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Rose Embroidery is Mythic Mauve (HGSW 2025). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Mythic Mauve and you'll get the same color. See the full Mythic Mauve swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rose Embroidery
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rose Meadow (DE6025), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rose Embroidery without repainting risk. See the full Rose Meadow swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rose Embroidery
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Rose Embroidery is Cinder Rose (NO. 246) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cinder Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rose Embroidery
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rose Embroidery is Harvest Blessing (0105) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harvest Blessing swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rose Embroidery
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Rose Embroidery is Be Mine (0078). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Be Mine and you'll get the same color. See the full Be Mine swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rose Embroidery
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Rose Embroidery is Be Mine (0078). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If Kompozit is your counter, order Be Mine and you'll get the same color. See the full Be Mine swatch →