Cordial 6306 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #864C52, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #864C52 · 6306
Cordial
11%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cordial Technical Profile
HEX Code#864C52
RGB134, 76, 82
Estimated LRV10.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Currant Jam
Behr
#884A50
Close digital match
Starlet
Hirshfield's
#854E51
Close digital match
Tomahawk Red
PPG
#8B4E52
Close digital match
Starlet
Vista Paint
#845052
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Barrett Brick
Benjamin Moore
#8D515A
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Dunn-Edwards
#834C4B
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In the Red
Valspar
#7F5051
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Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
#8F4E4D
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#844F5D
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#9A5153
Visible digital difference
Red Violet
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#922B3E
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Cordial
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cordial from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cordial are Currant Jam by Behr (a close digital match), Starlet by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Tomahawk Red by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Cordial's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.