Venus Pink 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 80 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. #F0E5E5 · 6560
Venus Pink
80%LRV Value
Venus Pink Technical Profile
What color is Sherwin-Williams Venus Pink (6560)? It's a light warm red — hex #F0E5E5, LRV 80. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Venus Pink is Dutch Boy Bonnet — a near-identical match on the wall, with PPG Bare Pink and PPG Just Blush also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 80, Venus Pink 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 Venus Pink
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Venus Pink
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Venus Pink
#F0E5E5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Venus Pink
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Venus Pink 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 Venus Pink.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Venus Pink — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Venus Pink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Venus Pink are Bonnet by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Bare Pink by PPG (a near-identical match), Just Blush by PPG (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 Venus Pink'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 Venus Pink?
Venus Pink has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.2, 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 Venus Pink depends on the room. Here's how to choose.