Insightful Rose 6023 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C9B0AB, LRV 46 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Allegory from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9B0AB · 6023
Insightful Rose
46%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Insightful Rose Technical Profile
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Insightful Rose in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Insightful 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-WilliamsInsightful Rose
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyAllegory
Allegory
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wispy Mauve
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lovebug
Valspar
Nearly identical
Vintage Tea Rose
Behr
Nearly identical
Allspice
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Velveteen Crush
PPG
Very similar
Toasted Rose
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sauterne
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Simply Taupe
Kilz
Very similar
Cinder Rose
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Insightful Rose
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Insightful Rose
#C9B0AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA085
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Insightful Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Insightful 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 Insightful 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.
Insightful Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Insightful Rose have?
Insightful 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 Insightful Rose in your own space before committing.
What colors match Insightful Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Insightful Rose are Allegory by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Wispy Mauve by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Lovebug by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Insightful 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 Insightful Rose?
Insightful Rose has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Insightful Rose's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.