Short and Sweet DE6023 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EDD1D3, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #EDD1D3 · DE6023
Short and Sweet
68%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Short and Sweet Technical Profile
HEX Code#EDD1D3
RGB237, 209, 211
Estimated LRV68.3
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#EED2D4
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Malibu Coast
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#EBD0D2
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Sweet Blush
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#EDD1D1
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#F2D5D7
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#F1D2D2
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#F0D6D7
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#E6CCCF
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#F4D6D6
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Pink Dynasty
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#F4D7DB
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Colors That Work With Short and Sweet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Short and Sweet
#EDD1D3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4957E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Short and Sweet Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Malibu Coast by Behr (a close digital match), Sweet Blush by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Short and Sweet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.