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Ref. #C9B0AB · 6023

Insightful Rose

46%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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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.

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Insightful Rose Technical Profile

HEX Code#C9B0AB
RGB201, 176, 171
LRV46.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyred
BrandSherwin-Williams

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Plush

Complement

Wild Life

Insightful Rose Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Homestead Brown

Pop

Wild Poppy

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Grape Harvest

Pop

Organic Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Raging Sea

Pop

Jamaica Bay

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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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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