Amour Pink works as a confident anchor color — best in rooms that can carry visual weight (dining rooms, libraries, accent walls) rather than as a whole-room palette. At LRV 76 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Skip it where you want a calm, restful feel — red raises visual energy, so it fights bedrooms and small home offices.
Ref. #F2DEDC · 6595
Amour Pink
76%LRV Value
Amour Pink Technical Profile
What color is Sherwin-Williams Amour Pink (6595)? It's a light warm red — hex #F2DEDC, LRV 76. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Amour Pink is Vista Paint Daring Deception — a near-identical match on the wall, with Benjamin Moore Fairest Pink and Vista Paint Arctic Lights also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 76, Amour Pink reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with creamy off-whites like Alabaster for trim, walnut or cherry hardwoods, and brass hardware — the warmth keeps reds from feeling clinical. Deep forest green or navy work as bold accent walls. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Reds intensify under 2700K-3000K warm bulbs, deepening into wine territory. Under 4000K+ cool LEDs they can read pinker or slightly washed — sample under your actual room lighting before committing. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Amour Pink
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Amour Pink
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Amour Pink
#F2DEDC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B59E7D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Amour Pink
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Amour Pink 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Amour Pink.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Amour Pink — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Amour Pink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amour Pink are Daring Deception by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fairest Pink by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Arctic Lights by Vista Paint (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Amour Pink's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Amour Pink?
Amour Pink has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Amour Pink depends on the room. Here's how to choose.