Delightful 6289 is a pink paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D2B6BE, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #D2B6BE · 6289
Delightful
51%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Delightful Technical Profile
HEX Code#D2B6BE
RGB210, 182, 190
Estimated LRV50.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#D2B6BE
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#D4B8BF
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#D1B6BB
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Plymouth Notch
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#CFB7BE
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Colors That Work With Delightful
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Delightful from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Delightful are Mauv-Elous by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Melting Violet by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Mauvedust by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Delightful's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.