Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Rosedust |
| SKU | SW 25 |
| Hex | #CC8D84 |
| RGB | 204, 141, 132 |
| HSL | 7°, 41%, 66% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Sherwin-Williams Rosedust
Rosedust 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.
Rosedust 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 Rosedust 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 #CC8D84 in HSL space. Pair Rosedust 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 Rosedust Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rosedust 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 25 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Rosedust
Behr has no exact twin of Rosedust. The nearest is Rosy Copper (HDC-WR16-02) at ΔE 4.71 — 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 Rosy Copper swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rosedust
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Antique Rose (2173-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rosedust without repainting risk. See the full Antique Rose swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rosedust
At Valspar, the closest color to Rosedust is Gilman Rose (1008-8A) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.7 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gilman Rose swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rosedust
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rosedust is Mexican Moonlight (1065-5) — very close at ΔE 2.68, 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 Mexican Moonlight swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rosedust
Glidden's nearest match is Faded Rose (30YR 35/264), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rosedust without repainting risk. See the full Faded Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rosedust
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Rosedust is Coral House (305-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.37, 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 Coral House swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rosedust
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Romantic Mauve (HGSW 2055), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rosedust without repainting risk. See the full Romantic Mauve swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rosedust
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rose de Mai (DET432), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rosedust without repainting risk. See the full Rose de Mai swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rosedust
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rosedust is Marble Pink (0057) — very close at ΔE 2.38, 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 Marble Pink swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rosedust
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Rosedust. The nearest is Simmering Ridge (0050) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Simmering Ridge swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rosedust
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Rosedust is Sweet Potato Skin (BD44) — very close at ΔE 3.15, 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 Sweet Potato Skin swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Rosedust
At Clare, the closest color to Rosedust is Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28) — very close at ΔE 2.1, 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 Rosedust
Kompozit has no exact twin of Rosedust. The nearest is Simmering Ridge (0050) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Simmering Ridge swatch →