Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Zany Pink |
| SKU | SW 6858 |
| Hex | #E47486 |
| RGB | 228, 116, 134 |
| HSL | 350°, 67%, 67% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Sherwin-Williams Zany Pink
Zany Pink sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Zany Pink 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Zany 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 #E47486 in HSL space. Pair Zany 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 Zany Pink Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Zany 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 6858 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Zany Pink
At Behr, the closest color to Zany Pink is Indian Sunset (M170-5) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Indian Sunset swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Zany Pink
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Zany Pink is Coral Essence (2007-40) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coral Essence swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Zany Pink
At Valspar, the closest color to Zany Pink is So Charming (1005-1B) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32.7 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full So Charming swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Zany Pink
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Zany Pink is Cherry Brandy (PPG1184-5) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cherry Brandy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Zany Pink
At Glidden, the closest color to Zany Pink is Cheery Cherry (90RR 31/403) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cheery Cherry swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Zany Pink
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Watermelon Core (103-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Zany Pink without repainting risk. See the full Watermelon Core swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Zany Pink
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Zany Pink. The nearest is Dreaming Pink (HGSW 1034) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dreaming Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Zany Pink
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Zany Pink is Slice of Watermelon (DE5068) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Slice of Watermelon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Zany Pink
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Zany Pink is Pink Explosion (1108) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Explosion swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Zany Pink
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Zany Pink is Dimple (1099) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dimple swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Zany Pink
At Kompozit, the closest color to Zany Pink is Dimple (1099) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dimple swatch →