Delightful 6289 is a pink paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D2B6BE, LRV 51 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mauv-Elous from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D2B6BE · 6289
Delightful
51%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Delightful Technical Profile
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Delightful in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Delightful in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsDelightful
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyMauv-Elous
Mauv-Elous
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Melting Violet
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mauvedust
PPG
Nearly identical
Plymouth Notch
Behr
Nearly identical
Lavender Blessing
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lavender Blessing
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lindsey Lilac
Valspar
Very similar
Pink Attraction
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cinder Rose
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Mauve Melody
Kilz
Visible difference
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Delightful
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Delightful
#D2B6BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8D85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Delightful
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Delightful 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 Delightful.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Delightful — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Delightful have?
Delightful by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Delightful in your own space before committing.
What colors match Delightful from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Delightful are Mauv-Elous by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Melting Violet by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mauvedust by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Delightful'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 Delightful?
Delightful has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.9, 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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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 Delightful's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.