Sherwin Williams

Eros Pink

SW 6860

Eros Pink is a vivid, medium-depth pink with distinct red undertones that push it toward berry territory rather than pastel softness. Its LRV of 19 means it absorbs considerable light, making it a strong candidate for accent walls, powder rooms, or creative spaces rather than entire rooms. It coordinates well with Sherwin-Williams Alabaster for a clean backdrop, and pairs naturally with Naval, Urbane Bronze, Rosé, and Aloe for schemes that balance its intensity with neutral or complementary depth.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6860

Collection

Colormix Forecast 2019 (Naturalist), Colormix Forecast 2020 (Play)

Eros Pink in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Eros Pink under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Eros Pink under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

348°

Red Family

Lightness

55%

Medium

Saturation

52%

Saturated

LRV

19.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#C84F68
RGB Decimal
200, 79, 104
RGB Percent
78.4%, 31.0%, 40.8%
HSL
347.6, 52.4%, 54.7%
HSV
347.6, 60.5%, 78.4%
CMYK
0.0%, 60.5%, 48.0%, 21.6%
YIQ
118.0, 64.1, 33.3
XYZ
29.11, 18.87, 15.20
CIE Lab
50.54, 50.26, 10.96
CIE Luv
50.54, 83.86, 4.17
Hunter Lab
43.44, 47.38, 7.91
Decimal
13127528

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel