Cordial 6306 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #864C52, LRV 11 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Currant Jam from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #864C52 · 6306
Cordial
11%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cordial Technical Profile
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Cordial in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cordial in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCordial
Nearly identical
BehrCurrant Jam
Currant Jam
Behr
Nearly identical
Starlet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tomahawk Red
PPG
Nearly identical
Starlet
Vista Paint
Very similar
Barrett Brick
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Red Maple Leaf
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
In the Red
Valspar
Very similar
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Baked Apples
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cinnamon Apple
Kilz
Visible difference
Red Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cordial
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cordial
#864C52
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9B7D6A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cordial
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cordial 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 Cordial.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cordial — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cordial have?
Cordial by Sherwin-Williams 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 Cordial in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cordial from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cordial are Currant Jam by Behr (a near-identical match), Starlet by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Tomahawk Red by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cordial'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 Cordial?
Cordial has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cordial's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.