Fading Rose 6296 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DABDC1, LRV 55 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spring Blossoms from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DABDC1 · 6296
Fading Rose
55%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Fading Rose Technical Profile
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Fading Rose in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fading Rose in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsFading Rose
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySpring Blossoms
Spring Blossoms
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Nostalgia
PPG
Nearly identical
Odyssey Plum
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Andrea’s Anticipation
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Melting Violet
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Kept Love Letters
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bombay Pink
Valspar
Very similar
Embroidery
Behr
Very similar
Warm Shawl
Kilz
Visible difference
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fading Rose
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fading Rose
#DABDC1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9385
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fading Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fading Rose 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 Fading Rose.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fading Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fading Rose have?
Fading Rose 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 Fading Rose in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fading Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fading Rose are Spring Blossoms by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Nostalgia by PPG (a near-identical match), Odyssey Plum by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fading Rose'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 Fading Rose?
Fading Rose has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fading Rose's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.