Rose of Sharon works as a confident anchor color — best in rooms that can carry visual weight (dining rooms, libraries, accent walls) rather than as a whole-room palette. At LRV 74 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Skip it where you want a calm, restful feel — red raises visual energy, so it fights bedrooms and small home offices.
Ref. #E9DCDB · 6294
Rose of Sharon
74%LRV Value
Rose of Sharon Technical Profile
What color is Sherwin-Williams Rose of Sharon (6294)? It's a light warm red — hex #E9DCDB, LRV 74. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Rose of Sharon is Vista Paint Lavender Bikini — a near-identical match on the wall, with Valspar Pressed Blossoms and Behr Moxie also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 74, Rose of Sharon reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with creamy off-whites like Alabaster for trim, walnut or cherry hardwoods, and brass hardware — the warmth keeps reds from feeling clinical. Deep forest green or navy work as bold accent walls. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Reds intensify under 2700K-3000K warm bulbs, deepening into wine territory. Under 4000K+ cool LEDs they can read pinker or slightly washed — sample under your actual room lighting before committing. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Rose of Sharon
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Lavender Bikini
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pressed Blossoms
Valspar
Nearly identical
Moxie
Behr
Nearly identical
Mannequin
Dunn-Edwards
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Lavender Bikini
Hirshfield's
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Strawberryncream
Benjamin Moore
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Wood Anemone Pink
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Colors That Work With Rose of Sharon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rose of Sharon
#E9DCDB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9C85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Rose of Sharon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rose of Sharon 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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Rose of Sharon — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Rose of Sharon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rose of Sharon are Lavender Bikini by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pressed Blossoms by Valspar (a near-identical match), Moxie by Behr (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Rose of Sharon's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Rose of Sharon?
Rose of Sharon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Rose of Sharon depends on the room. Here's how to choose.