Hot 6843 is a pink paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AC4362, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #AC4362 · 6843
Hot
14%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Hot Technical Profile
HEX Code#AC4362
RGB172, 67, 98
Estimated LRV13.7
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Hot
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Hot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hot are Heart's Desire by PPG (a close digital match), Sangria by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Bing Cherry Pie by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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