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Ref. #EDD1D3 · DE6023

Short and Sweet

68%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Short and Sweet DE6023 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EDD1D3, LRV 68 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Princess Pearl Pink from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Short and Sweet Technical Profile

HEX Code#EDD1D3
RGB237, 209, 211
LRV68.3
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Short and Sweet in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Short and Sweet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsShort and Sweet
Nearly identical
PPGPrincess Pearl Pink

Princess Pearl Pink

PPG

Nearly identical

Malibu Coast

Behr

Nearly identical

Sweet Blush

Kilz

Nearly identical

Alyssum

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Delicate Pink Rose

Valspar

Nearly identical

Pearl Pink

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Boardwalk Taffy

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Rose Shadow

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Pink Dynasty

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Sprout .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

Calamine

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Short and Sweet

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Short and Sweet

#EDD1D3

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B4957E

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Short and Sweet

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Short and Sweet

Complement

Enchanted Evening

Short and Sweet Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

Moderne Class

Pop

Candy Crush

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Old-Fashioned Purple

Pop

Cabbage Patch

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Verdigris Green

Pop

Jade Mountain

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

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Blushing Bride

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Fairytale Dream

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Sweetheart

Dunn-Edwards · DE5030

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Pale Berries

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Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Party Pink

Vista Paint · 8121

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Lusty Orange

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Ablaze

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Bed of Roses

Benjamin Moore · 1318

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Intrigue

Behr · P160-6

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Soft Lace

Behr · W-B-110

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Short and Sweet — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Short and Sweet have?
Short and Sweet by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Short and Sweet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Short and Sweet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Short and Sweet are Princess Pearl Pink by PPG (a near-identical match), Malibu Coast by Behr (a near-identical match), Sweet Blush by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Short and Sweet's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Short and Sweet?
Short and Sweet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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