Hopeful 6597 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F0B3B2, LRV 54 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pink Abalone from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F0B3B2 · 6597
Hopeful
54%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hopeful Technical Profile
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Hopeful in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hopeful in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsHopeful
Nearly identical
BehrPink Abalone
Pink Abalone
Behr
Nearly identical
Precious Pink
PPG
Nearly identical
Desert Bloom
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hearts Delight
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Peach Punch
Valspar
Nearly identical
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Mesa Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pinktastic
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pinkathon
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Coral Myth
Kilz
Very similar
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hopeful
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hopeful
#F0B3B2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C29A70
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hopeful
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hopeful 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 Hopeful.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hopeful — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hopeful have?
Hopeful by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Hopeful in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hopeful from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hopeful are Pink Abalone by Behr (a near-identical match), Precious Pink by PPG (a near-identical match), Jaguar Rose by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hopeful'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 Hopeful?
Hopeful has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.0, 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 Hopeful's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.