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Hibiscus

At first glance, Hibiscus belongs to the pink family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its cool classification gives it a crisper edge that may become clearer beside warm timber, cream or brass. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.

LRV

25.79

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Light Reflectance Value
25.79
Medium
TemperatureCool

Hibiscus in Rooms

Follow Hibiscus from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 13 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

8 Misc Photos

The 8 misc images turn a pink swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.

SW Hibiscus Painted Furniture

Furniture painted in Hibiscus radiates bold, tropical-inspired vibrancy.

@hibiscus.house

3 Bedroom Photos

The pink hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let gentle morning light and low evening lamps and bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures guide the final sample decision.

Sw 6851 Kids Room

Bedroom walls painted in Hibiscus bring vibrant energy to a child's room.

@therootsofhome

SW Hibiscus kids bedroom

Child's bedroom painted in Hibiscus radiates playful warmth and personality.

@stephsay8711

SW Hibiscus bedroom color

Bedroom walls in Hibiscus establish a cozy yet contemporary atmosphere.

@therootsofhome

2 Front Door Photos

The pink hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light and hardware, glazing, masonry, timber and surrounding trim guide the final sample decision.

Sherwin Williams Hibiscus front door color review

Front door painted in Hibiscus makes a bold, welcoming statement.

@poppy.home.design

Sherwin Williams Hibiscus front door color

Entry door in Hibiscus creates immediate curb appeal with vibrant charm.

@poppy.home.design

Coordinating Colors

Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Rookwood Medium Brown
Rookwood Medium Brown
Hibiscus vs Rookwood Medium Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26
Sherwin-Williams
Rookwood Medium Brown
2807 · LRV 10

At LRV 26 vs 10, Hibiscus is decisively the brighter choice.

Bakelite Gold
Bakelite Gold
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Bakelite Gold vs Hibiscus
Sherwin-Williams
Bakelite Gold
6368 · LRV 38
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26

Bakelite Gold reflects far more light (LRV 38 vs 26), opening up a space where Hibiscus encloses it.

Similar Colors

Dragon Fruit
Dragon Fruit
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Dragon Fruit vs Hibiscus
Sherwin-Williams
Dragon Fruit
6855 · LRV 23
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26

With LRVs of 26 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Cyclamen
Cyclamen
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Cyclamen vs Hibiscus
Sherwin-Williams
Cyclamen
6571 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26

With LRVs of 28 and 26, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Impatient Pink
Impatient Pink
Hibiscus vs Impatient Pink
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26
Sherwin-Williams
Impatient Pink
6854 · LRV 32

Impatient Pink reads slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Tuberose
Hibiscus vs Tuberose
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26
Sherwin-Williams
Tuberose
6578 · LRV 30

A 5-point LRV gap (30 vs 26) makes Tuberose the marginally brighter of the two.

Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Ice Plant
Ice Plant
Hibiscus vs Ice Plant
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26
Sherwin-Williams
Ice Plant
6847 · LRV 31

A 5-point LRV gap (31 vs 26) makes Ice Plant the marginally brighter of the two.

Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Red Clover
Hibiscus vs Red Clover
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26
Sherwin-Williams
Red Clover
6564 · LRV 27

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 27 vs 26), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Coming Up Roses
Coming Up Roses
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Coming Up Roses vs Hibiscus
Sherwin-Williams
Coming Up Roses
6585 · LRV 30
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26

Coming Up Roses reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Vivacious Pink
Hibiscus vs Vivacious Pink
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26
Sherwin-Williams
Vivacious Pink
6850 · LRV 36

Vivacious Pink reads slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Zany Pink
Hibiscus vs Zany Pink
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26
Sherwin-Williams
Zany Pink
6858 · LRV 31

A 5-point LRV gap (31 vs 26) makes Zany Pink the marginally brighter of the two.

Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Pink Flamingo
Hibiscus vs Pink Flamingo
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26
Sherwin-Williams
Pink Flamingo
0080 · LRV 26

With LRVs of 26 and 26, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Mountain Air
Mountain Air
Hibiscus vs Mountain Air
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26
Sherwin-Williams
Mountain Air
6224 · LRV 73

Mountain Air reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 26), opening up a space where Hibiscus encloses it.

Dard Hunter Green
Dard Hunter Green
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Dard Hunter Green vs Hibiscus
Sherwin-Williams
Dard Hunter Green
0041 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26

Hibiscus reflects far more light (LRV 26 vs 6), opening up a space where Dard Hunter Green encloses it.

Billiard Green
Billiard Green
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Billiard Green vs Hibiscus
Sherwin-Williams
Billiard Green
0016 · LRV 9
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26

At LRV 26 vs 9, Hibiscus is decisively the brighter choice.

Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Roycroft Bottle Green
Roycroft Bottle Green
Hibiscus vs Roycroft Bottle Green
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26

At LRV 26 vs 5, Hibiscus is decisively the brighter choice.

Calico
Calico
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Calico vs Hibiscus
Sherwin-Williams
Calico
0017 · LRV 35
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26

A 9-point LRV gap (35 vs 26) makes Calico the marginally brighter of the two.

Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Topsail
Topsail
Hibiscus vs Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75

Topsail reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 26), opening up a space where Hibiscus encloses it.

Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Parisian Patina
Parisian Patina
Hibiscus vs Parisian Patina
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26
Sherwin-Williams
Parisian Patina
9041 · LRV 30

A 4-point LRV gap (30 vs 26) makes Parisian Patina the marginally brighter of the two.

Lighter Colors

Haute Pink
Haute Pink
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Haute Pink vs Hibiscus
Sherwin-Williams
Haute Pink
6570 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26

Haute Pink reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 26), opening up a space where Hibiscus encloses it.

Childlike
Childlike
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Childlike vs Hibiscus
Sherwin-Williams
Childlike
6569 · LRV 60
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26

At LRV 60 vs 26, Childlike is decisively the brighter choice.

Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Partytime
Hibiscus vs Partytime
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26
Sherwin-Williams
Partytime
6849 · LRV 49

At LRV 49 vs 26, Partytime is decisively the brighter choice.

Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Vivacious Pink
Hibiscus vs Vivacious Pink
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26
Sherwin-Williams
Vivacious Pink
6850 · LRV 36

Vivacious Pink reads slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Dragon Fruit
Dragon Fruit
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Dragon Fruit vs Hibiscus
Sherwin-Williams
Dragon Fruit
6855 · LRV 23
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26

With LRVs of 26 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Cerise
Cerise
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Cerise vs Hibiscus
Sherwin-Williams
Cerise
6580 · LRV 10
Sherwin-Williams
Hibiscus
6851 · LRV 26

At LRV 26 vs 10, Hibiscus is decisively the brighter choice.

Color Codes

RGB206, 108, 145
HSL337° 50% 62%
CMYK0 48 30 19
CIE LabL: 57.9 a: 42.8 b: -2.5
XYZX: 35.93 Y: 25.89 Z: 29.89

Manufacturer description

This saturated magenta blooms with cool, jewel-toned undertones that evoke tropical gardens and artistic spaces full of vitality. A bold choice for accent walls or creative rooms, it pairs striking beauty with an undeniable sense of glamour and drama.

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