Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Rosebud |
| SKU | SW 6298 |
| Hex | #E8B7A8 |
| RGB | 232, 183, 168 |
| HSL | 14°, 58%, 78% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Sherwin-Williams Rosebud
Rosebud sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Rosebud 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
15 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Rosebud 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 #E8B7A8 in HSL space. Pair Rosebud 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 Rosebud Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rosebud 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 6298 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Rosebud
At Behr, the closest color to Rosebud is Dahlia (HDC-SP16-09) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 53 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dahlia swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rosebud
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Romantica (045), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 55 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rosebud without repainting risk. See the full Romantica swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rosebud
At Valspar, the closest color to Rosebud is Spring Linen (2002-6C) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 55.3 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spring Linen swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rosebud
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Shrimp Salad (PPG18-15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 53 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rosebud without repainting risk. See the full Shrimp Salad swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rosebud
Glidden's nearest match is Shrimp Salad (PPG18-15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 53 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rosebud without repainting risk. See the full Shrimp Salad swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rosebud
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Rosebud is Blissful Morning (305-2DB). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 53 vs 47). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Blissful Morning and you'll get the same color. See the full Blissful Morning swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rosebud
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rachel Pink (HGSW 0026), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 55 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rosebud without repainting risk. See the full Rachel Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rosebud
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Rosebud is City of Pink Angels (DET434). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 47). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order City of Pink Angels and you'll get the same color. See the full City of Pink Angels swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rosebud
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Rosebud. The nearest is Cabbage Rose (JG-26) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 60 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cabbage Rose swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rosebud
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Rosebud. The nearest is Pink Cup (NO. 9801) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 58 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pink Cup swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rosebud
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rosebud is Embrace (0048) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 55 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Embrace swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rosebud
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Rosebud is Embrace (0048). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 54 vs 47). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Embrace and you'll get the same color. See the full Embrace swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rosebud
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Rosebud is Tomfoolery (C2-544). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 54 vs 47). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Tomfoolery and you'll get the same color. See the full Tomfoolery swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Rosebud
At Backdrop, the closest color to Rosebud is Boy Meets Girl (BD-BG) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 53 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boy Meets Girl swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rosebud
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Rosebud is Embrace (0048). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 54 vs 47). If Kompozit is your counter, order Embrace and you'll get the same color. See the full Embrace swatch →