Color Palettes

Sherwin-Williams Exuberant Pink (SW 6840)

Exuberant Pink is a bold, saturated magenta-pink full of energy. It looks bright and playful in daylight and deeper in the evening. Sherwin-Williams' 2014 Color of the Year, it is best for accent walls, doors and kids' spaces.

Exuberant Pink · SW 6840

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Undertones and where to use it

Undertone: Vivid magenta-pink.

LRV 17: Exuberant Pink is a fairly deep color that absorbs a good share of the light.

Where to use it: Accent wall, kids room, front door.

Trim: Exuberant Pink pairs well with Pure White SW 7005 for trim, doors and ceilings.

Coordinating colors

Sherwin-Williams colors that work with Exuberant Pink on walls, trim and accents.

Pure White SW 7005#EDECE6Extra White SW 7006#EEEFEATricorn Black SW 6258#2F2F30Agreeable Gray SW 7029#D1CBC1

Similar colors from other brands

The closest matches to Exuberant Pink from Benjamin Moore and Behr, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.

Rumors MQ1-15Behr · #744245 · ΔE 32.5, loosely similarRed Pepper PPU2-02Behr · #7A3F38 · ΔE 35.2, loosely similarCaliente AF-290Benjamin Moore · #8A2728 · ΔE 35.3, loosely similarRaspberry Blush 2008-30Benjamin Moore · #D75F56 · ΔE 36.5, loosely similar

Exuberant Pink lighter and darker tones

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Color palettes with Exuberant Pink

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Monochromatic palette · Exuberant Pink
Analogous palette · Exuberant Pink
Complementary palette · Exuberant Pink
Triadic palette · Exuberant Pink
With neutrals palette · Exuberant Pink
With an accent palette · Exuberant Pink

Colors similar to Exuberant Pink

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More Sherwin-Williams pinks

Redend Point SW 9081Malted Milk SW 6057Rosy Outlook SW 6316

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Sherwin-Williams Exuberant Pink?

The digital hex value for Sherwin-Williams Exuberant Pink (SW 6840) is #B54D7F, which is rgb(181, 77, 127). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.

What is the LRV of Exuberant Pink?

Sherwin-Williams Exuberant Pink has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 17. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so Exuberant Pink is a fairly deep color that absorbs a good share of the light.

Is Exuberant Pink warm or cool?

Exuberant Pink has a vivid magenta-pink undertone. By its digital value it sits on the warm side, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.

What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Exuberant Pink?

The closest Benjamin Moore color to Sherwin-Williams Exuberant Pink is Caliente (AF-290, #8A2728), which is loosely similar by digital value (ΔE 35.3). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.

What is the Behr equivalent of Exuberant Pink?

The closest Behr color to Sherwin-Williams Exuberant Pink is Rumors (MQ1-15, #744245), which is loosely similar by digital value (ΔE 32.5). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.