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Alyssum SW 6589
On-screen approximation from the published RGB value. Order a physical sample before you decide.
Undertone: Noticeable pink undertone
In CIELAB, Alyssum sits at L* 87.7, a* 10.4, b* 2.7. Its hue angle is 15° and its chroma is 10.7, so it leans pink clearly enough to notice on a full wall. It classifies as warm. Among Sherwin-Williams colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 31%.
LRV 71.1: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 71.1, Alyssum is lighter than 85% of Sherwin-Williams colors. Reflects most light. Works in dim rooms, north-facing spaces, ceilings and trim; can look stark in strong southern light.
Closest Benjamin Moore match to Alyssum
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Dynasty | 1352 | 0.88 | Practically identical | |
| Powder Blush | 1338 | 1.23 | Very close | |
| Rose Rococo | 1275 | 1.78 | Very close |
Closest Behr match to Alyssum
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Petal | M150-1 | 0.48 | Practically identical | |
| Summer Crush | P140-1 | 0.90 | Practically identical | |
| Funhouse | M140-1 | 1.29 | Very close |
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impatiens Petal | SW 6582 | 1.54 | Very close | |
| Charming Pink | SW 6309 | 1.85 | Very close | |
| Priscilla | SW 6575 | 2.12 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Innocence | SW 6302 | 2.41 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Rosy Outlook | SW 6316 | 2.77 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Lighthearted Pink | SW 6568 | 2.88 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Sherwin-Williams with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- White Beet SW 6287 · lighter, LRV 75.9
- Diminutive Pink SW 6588 · lighter, LRV 76.3
- Amour Pink SW 6595 · lighter, LRV 76.2
- Romance SW 6323 · darker, LRV 66.4
- Rosy Outlook SW 6316 · darker, LRV 65.9
- Oleander SW 6603 · darker, LRV 65.9
Colors that go with Alyssum
Sherwin-Williams's own coordinating colors for Alyssum:
- Arcade White SW 7100
- Chocolate Powder SW 9082
- Ibis White SW 7000
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Sherwin-Williams color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Swimming SW 6764 · complementary (180°)
- Teaberry SW 6561 · analogous (−30°)
- Angelic SW 6602 · analogous (+30°)
- Supreme Green SW 6442 · triadic (120°)
- Rhythmic Blue SW 6806 · triadic (240°)
Alyssum vs popular colors
- Touch of Pink (Benjamin Moore 2008-70, ΔE 5.1) is lighter (LRV 81.3 vs 71.1), more green, more muted.
- Cream Puff (Benjamin Moore 2174-70, ΔE 7.2) is lighter (LRV 82.1 vs 71.1), more yellow/warm, more green, more muted.
- First Light (Benjamin Moore 2102-70, ΔE 7.2) is lighter (LRV 75.9 vs 71.1), more green, more muted.