Sherwin Williams Prominent Pink SW 6846
| Official page: | Prominent Pink SW 6846 |
| Code: | SW 6846 |
| Name: | Prominent Pink |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Prominent Pink?
Sherwin Williams's Prominent Pink (SW 6846) exudes warmth and sophistication, creating a soft and inviting atmosphere in any space. This versatile hue pairs beautifully with muted grays, rich navy blues, and crisp whites, adding a touch of femininity without being overpowering. Anchoring the room with deep charcoal accent pieces or light blush accessories can help bring out the subtle undertones of Prominent Pink, enhancing the overall harmony of the color palette. Whether used as a statement wall color or in small accents throughout the room, Prominent Pink adds a modern and elegant touch to any interior design scheme.
Prominent Pink for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Prominent Pink for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Purple shade can create a unique space
Sherwin Williams SW 6846 for bathroom
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Sherwin Williams SW 6846 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Sherwin Williams Prominent Pink reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Prominent Pink undertones?
The undertone of Prominent Pink can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#DA9EC5
RGB code:
218, 158, 197
Is Sherwin Williams Prominent Pink SW 6846 cool or warm?
With a hue of 321° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6846 Prominent Pink HSL code: 321, 45%, 74%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
- Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
- Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Prominent Pink
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Purple shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Prominent Pink:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
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Darker shades
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Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Prominent Pink with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 141, such as Sherwin Williams Window Pane and Piedmont.
LRV of Prominent Pink
Prominent Pink has an LRV of 43.31% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 43.31%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #da9ec5 | |
| RGB Decimal | 218, 158, 197 | |
| RGB Percent | 85.49%, 61.96%, 77.25% | |
| HSV | Hue: 321° Saturation: 27.52% Value: 85.49% | |
| HSL | hsl(321, 45, 74) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 27.52 Yellow: 9.63 Key: 14.51 | |
| YIQ | Y: 180.386 I: 23.222 Q: 24.829 | |
| XYZ | X: 51.217 Y: 43.392 Z: 58.486 | |
| CIE Lab | L:71.82 a:28.34 b:-11.163 | |
| CIE Luv | L:71.82 u:33.25 v:-21.771 | |
| Decimal | 14327493 | |
| Hunter Lab | 65.873, 23.509, -6.53 |
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