Oleander 6603 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F2CCC5, LRV 66 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cloud Number Nine from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F2CCC5 · 6603
Oleander
66%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Oleander Technical Profile
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Oleander in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Oleander in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsOleander
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCloud Number Nine
Cloud Number Nine
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Salmon Tint
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cloud Number Nine
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sonia Rose
PPG
Nearly identical
Apricot Freeze
Behr
Nearly identical
Frosted Rose
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tulip Pink
Valspar
Very similar
Cake Pop
Kilz
Very similar
Fairytale Dream
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Oleander
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oleander
#F2CCC5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C0A572
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oleander
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oleander 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 Oleander.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Oleander — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oleander have?
Oleander 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 Oleander in your own space before committing.
What colors match Oleander from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oleander are Cloud Number Nine by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Salmon Tint by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cloud Number Nine by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Oleander'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 Oleander?
Oleander has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.1, 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 Oleander's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.