PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #EDD3D2 • LRV 69.45% • CIE D65 2°•
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: SW 6309
Official Sherwin-Williams Fan DeckSW 6309
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Charming Pink
Warm Pink-Beige
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
237, 211, 210
LRV REFLECTANCE
69.45%
HK LIGHTNESS
87.6 L*
Sherwin-Williams Official CatalogFamily: Red, Pink & Terracotta • Code SW 6309

Sherwin-Williams Charming Pink (SW 6309) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #SW 6309 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Sherwin-Williams Charming Pink (SW 6309) records 69.45% LRV and 87.6 L*_HK lightness (#EDD3D2, RGB 237/211/210). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=86.63, a*=8.86, b*=3.8, C*=9.64, h°=23.2°) place SW 6309 in the Warm Pink-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Charming Pink (SW 6309) are Behr Radiant Rose (S140-1, ΔE=0.53) and Benjamin Moore Rose Rococo (1275, ΔE=1.44).

1. LRV INDEX
69.45%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Pink-Beige
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
9.64
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
23.2°
CIELAB L* 86.63 a* 8.86 b* 3.8
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for SW 6309 (69.45% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6309 (2700K shifts to #FFCCB2)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Charming Pink
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Charming Pink
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Sherwin-Williams Charming Pink (SW 6309)

Sherwin-Williams Charming Pink (SW 6309, #EDD3D2) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams)Charming Pink (SW 6309)#EDD3D269.45%Warm Pink-Beige0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Radiant Rose (S140-1)#EED5D471%Warm Pink-BeigeΔE 0.53 (98.9%)
Behr #2Beloved Pink (S130-1)#E9D3D469%Warm Pink-BeigeΔE 1.53 (96.8%)
Benjamin Moore #1Rose Rococo (1275)#F4D7D572.88%Warm Gold-BeigeΔE 1.44 (97%)
Benjamin Moore #2Spring Blossom (2172-70)#F4D9D573.9%Warm Gold-BeigeΔE 1.90 (96%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6309#EDD3D2 • LRV 69.45%
MATCH #1: Behr S140-1#EED5D4 • LRV 71%
Behr Radiant Rose (S140-1)
Warm Pink-Beige • 98.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.53CAM16: 0.63

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.53 match for SW 6309: Radiant Rose (S140-1) delivers +1.5 LRV points lighter than Charming Pink (SW 6309) with matched C*=9.25 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6309#EDD3D2 • LRV 69.45%
MATCH #2: Behr S130-1#E9D3D4 • LRV 69%
Behr Beloved Pink (S130-1)
Warm Pink-Beige • 96.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.53CAM16: 1.34

Cross-room ΔE=1.53 equivalent for SW 6309: Beloved Pink (S130-1) delivers identical 69% reflectance to SW 6309 with -1.53 softer C*=8.11 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6309#EDD3D2 • LRV 69.45%
MATCH #3: Behr M150-1#F3D6D7 • LRV 72%
Behr Lotus Petal (M150-1)
Warm Pink-Beige • 96.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.64CAM16: 1.75

Cross-room ΔE=1.64 equivalent for SW 6309: Lotus Petal (M150-1) delivers +2.5 LRV points lighter than Charming Pink (SW 6309) with +1.06 higher C*=10.7 chroma.

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6309#EDD3D2 • LRV 69.45%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 1275#F4D7D5 • LRV 72.88%
Benjamin Moore Rose Rococo (1275)
Warm Gold-Beige • 97% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.44CAM16: 1.71

Cross-room ΔE=1.44 equivalent for SW 6309: Rose Rococo (1275) delivers +3.4 LRV points lighter than Charming Pink (SW 6309) with +1.15 higher C*=10.79 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6309#EDD3D2 • LRV 69.45%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore 2172-70#F4D9D5 • LRV 73.9%
Benjamin Moore Spring Blossom (2172-70)
Warm Gold-Beige • 96% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.90CAM16: 2.18

Cross-room ΔE=1.9 equivalent for SW 6309: Spring Blossom (2172-70) delivers +4.5 LRV points lighter than Charming Pink (SW 6309) with +0.57 higher C*=10.21 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6309#EDD3D2 • LRV 69.45%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore 1282#F3D3D1 • LRV 70.5%
Benjamin Moore Tippy Toes (1282)
Warm Gold-Beige • 96% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.92CAM16: 1.76

Cross-room ΔE=1.92 equivalent for SW 6309: Tippy Toes (1282) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Charming Pink (SW 6309) with +2.32 higher C*=11.96 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Sherwin-Williams Charming Pink (SW 6309)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Charming Pink (#EDD3D2, LRV 69.45%).

LRV 92.71%
Ceiling for SW 6309
High Reflective White
SW 7757
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 82.58%
Trim for SW 6309
Snowbound
SW 7004
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 69.45%
Charming Pink (SW 6309) Wall
Charming Pink
SW 6309
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 48.37%
Adjoining Room (SW 6309)
Imagine
SW 6009
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 36.79%
Accent / Millwork (SW 6309)
Dressy Rose
SW 6024
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for SW 6309 (69.45% LRV)

Charming Pink (SW 6309, b*=3.8) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Charming Pink

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6309 (2700K shifts to #FFCCB2)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Sherwin-Williams Alternatives to SW 6309

Need Charming Pink (SW 6309, LRV 69.45%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #EDD3D2:

Lighter than SW 6309 (+LRV)Faint Coral (SW 6329)
LRV 75.42% • Warm Gold-Beige
#EEDED5
ΔE 6.43
Deeper than SW 6309 (-LRV)
Rosy Outlook (SW 6316)
LRV 66.35% • Warm Gold-Beige
#EBCECB
ΔE 1.61
Warmer than SW 6309 (+b*)
Comical Coral (SW 6876)
LRV 69.15% • Warm Gold-Beige
#F3D1C8
ΔE 3.92
Cooler than SW 6309 (-b*)Demure (SW 6295)
LRV 69.19% • Warm Pink-Beige
#E8D4D5
ΔE 2.14
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Charming Pink (SW 6309) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Sherwin-Williams #SW 6309
Color Reference Name:
Charming Pink
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
69.45% • Warm Pink-Beige
Sherwin-Williams #SW 6309 • #EDD3D2 • LRV 69.45%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Sherwin-Williams Charming Pink (SW 6309)

Code SW 6309 (Charming Pink) reflects 69.45% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Charming Pink (SW 6309) registers J'=88.8, a'=7.70, and b'=2.66 with HSL (2°, 43%, 88%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 87.6 L*_HK. Because SW 6309 carries a*=8.86 red-green and b*=3.8 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.64, Charming Pink projects a warm warm pink-beige character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6309 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Charming Pink (SW 6309) holds its native #F4D2C9 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6309 adapts to #FAD0C0; at 3500K halogen, Charming Pink transitions to #FFCFBB; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6309 warms to #FFCDB5; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Charming Pink (SW 6309) settles at #FFCCB2.

When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Charming Pink (SW 6309, #EDD3D2), Behr Radiant Rose (S140-1, #EED5D4, LRV 71%) scores ΔE2000=0.53 and CAM16=0.63, followed by Beloved Pink (S130-1, ΔE=1.53). In Benjamin Moore, Rose Rococo (1275, #F4D7D5, LRV 72.88%) achieves ΔE2000=1.44 ahead of Spring Blossom (2172-70, ΔE=1.9). Coordinate SW 6309 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Snowbound (SW 7004) trim, Imagine (SW 6009) hallways, and Dressy Rose (SW 6024) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwin-Williams Charming Pink (SW 6309)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Charming Pink.

SPEC 01LRV 69.45% & H-K 87.6

What is the LRV of Sherwin-Williams Charming Pink (SW 6309)?

Sherwin-Williams Charming Pink (SW 6309) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 69.45% (#EDD3D2) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 87.6 L*_HK.

At 69.45% reflectance, Charming Pink (SW 6309) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=86.63) to hold its #EDD3D2 color in bright sun.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6309
SPEC 02CIELAB L*86.63 a*8.86 b*3.8

What undertones does Sherwin-Williams Charming Pink (SW 6309) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=86.63, a*=8.86, b*=3.8) classifies Sherwin-Williams Charming Pink (SW 6309) as a Warm Warm Pink-Beige with C*=9.64 chroma and h°=23.2° hue.

Pair Charming Pink (SW 6309) with North & East Windows for SW 6309 (69.45% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Charming Pink. Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6309 shifts from #EDD3D2 toward #FFCCB2.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6309
SPEC 03SW 6309 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Sherwin-Williams Charming Pink (SW 6309)?

Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Charming Pink (SW 6309, #EDD3D2) are Behr Radiant Rose (S140-1, #EED5D4) at ΔE2000=0.53 and Benjamin Moore Rose Rococo (1275, #F4D7D5) at ΔE2000=1.44.

Both S140-1 and 1275 matches are verified against Charming Pink (SW 6309) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6309
SPEC 04SW 6309 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Sherwin-Williams Charming Pink (SW 6309)?

Alongside Sherwin-Williams Charming Pink (SW 6309, LRV 69.45%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004, #EDEAE5, LRV 82.58%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Snowbound (SW 7004) with Charming Pink (SW 6309) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6309