Fading Rose 6296 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DABDC1, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #DABDC1 · 6296
Fading Rose
55%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Fading Rose Technical Profile
HEX Code#DABDC1
RGB218, 189, 193
Estimated LRV55.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Fading Rose
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Fading Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fading Rose are Spring Blossoms by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Nostalgia by PPG (a close digital match), Odyssey Plum by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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