Hot 6843 is a pink paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AC4362, LRV 14 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Heart's Desire from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AC4362 · 6843
Hot
14%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Hot Technical Profile
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Hot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsHot
Nearly identical
PPGHeart's Desire
Heart's Desire
PPG
Nearly identical
Sangria
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bing Cherry Pie
Behr
Nearly identical
Pink Corsage
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Obsession
Vista Paint
Very similar
Harmony Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Obsession
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Glorious
Valspar
Very similar
Bright Orchid
Kilz
Visible difference
Petal .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Telemagenta
RAL
Visible difference
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hot
#AC4362
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AE8074
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hot 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 Hot.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hot have?
Hot 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 Hot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hot are Heart's Desire by PPG (a near-identical match), Sangria by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Bing Cherry Pie by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hot'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 Hot?
Hot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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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 Hot's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.