ColorplanDressy Rose
SW 6024 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 37 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Dressy Rose (SW 6024) is a deep pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 37. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Sandblast (2103-50) and Farrow & Ball Cinder Rose (No.246). For trim, try Snowbound (SW 7004).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 36.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B89D9A |
| RGB | 184, 157, 154 |
| HSL | 6°, 17%, 66% |
About Dressy Rose
Dressy Rose (SW 6024) is a deep, muted pink from Sherwin-Williams. With an LRV of 37, Dressy Rose absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dressy Rose's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. Next to Redend Point (SW 9081), it's lighter and cooler.
How Dressy Rose changes with the light
Dressy Rose has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Dressy Rose's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Dressy Rose will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Dressy Rose close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Dressy Rose will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Dressy Rose in real homes
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Dressy Rose equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Frosted Berry (ΔE 2.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.5
Also close: Sulking Room Pink (ΔE 5.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.9
Also close: Studio Taupe (ΔE 9.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Dressy Rose questions
What undertone does Dressy Rose have?
Dressy Rose has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dressy Rose's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Dressy Rose a light or dark color?
Dressy Rose has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 36.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 37, Dressy Rose absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Dressy Rose in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Sandblast 2103-50 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Farrow & Ball: Cinder Rose No.246 (close, ΔE 4.5); Behr: Mesa Taupe PPU5-14 (closest available, ΔE 8.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dressy Rose?
Try Snowbound (SW 7004) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Sherwin-Williams white that shares Dressy Rose's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Dressy Rose work best?
Dressy Rose works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 37, Dressy Rose absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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