Sherwin-Williams Alyssum (SW 6589) records 71.58% LRV and 88.8 L*_HK lightness (#F2D5D7, RGB 242/213/215). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=87.67, a*=10.38, b*=2.72, C*=10.73, h°=14.7°) place SW 6589 in the Warm Pink-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Alyssum (SW 6589) are Behr Lotus Petal (M150-1, ΔE=0.47) and Benjamin Moore Pink Dynasty (1352, ΔE=0.88).
Sherwin-Williams Alyssum (SW 6589, #F2D5D7) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Alyssum (SW 6589) | #F2D5D7 | 71.58% | Warm Pink-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Lotus Petal (M150-1) | #F3D6D7 | 72% | Warm Pink-Beige | ΔE 0.47 (99%) |
| Behr #2 | Summer Crush (P140-1) | #F2D6DA | 72% | Warm Pink-Beige | ΔE 0.90 (98.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Pink Dynasty (1352) | #F3D6DA | 72.4% | Warm Pink-Beige | ΔE 0.88 (98.2%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Powder Blush (1338) | #F6D6D6 | 72.79% | Warm Pink-Beige | ΔE 1.23 (97.4%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.47 match for SW 6589: Lotus Petal (M150-1) delivers identical 72% reflectance to SW 6589 with matched C*=10.7 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.9 match for SW 6589: Summer Crush (P140-1) delivers identical 72% reflectance to SW 6589 with matched C*=10.47 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.29 equivalent for SW 6589: Funhouse (M140-1) delivers +2.4 LRV points lighter than Alyssum (SW 6589) with -1.1 softer C*=9.63 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.88 match for SW 6589: Pink Dynasty (1352) delivers identical 72.4% reflectance to SW 6589 with matched C*=10.84 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.23 equivalent for SW 6589: Powder Blush (1338) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Alyssum (SW 6589) with +1.1 higher C*=11.83 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.78 equivalent for SW 6589: Rose Rococo (1275) delivers +1.3 LRV points lighter than Alyssum (SW 6589) with matched C*=10.79 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Alyssum (#F2D5D7, LRV 71.58%).
Alyssum (SW 6589, b*=2.72) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Alyssum (SW 6589)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6589 (2700K shifts to #FFCEB6)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Alyssum (SW 6589) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code SW 6589 (Alyssum) reflects 71.58% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Alyssum (SW 6589) registers J'=89.8, a'=9.03, and b'=1.90 with HSL (356°, 53%, 89%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 88.8 L*_HK. Because SW 6589 carries a*=10.38 red-green and b*=2.72 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.73, Alyssum projects a warm warm pink-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6589 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Alyssum (SW 6589) holds its native #F9D4CE swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6589 adapts to #FFD2C5; at 3500K halogen, Alyssum transitions to #FFD1BF; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6589 warms to #FFCFBA; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Alyssum (SW 6589) settles at #FFCEB6.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Alyssum (SW 6589, #F2D5D7), Behr Lotus Petal (M150-1, #F3D6D7, LRV 72%) scores ΔE2000=0.47 and CAM16=0.48, followed by Summer Crush (P140-1, ΔE=0.9). In Benjamin Moore, Pink Dynasty (1352, #F3D6DA, LRV 72.4%) achieves ΔE2000=0.88 ahead of Powder Blush (1338, ΔE=1.23). Coordinate SW 6589 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Ibis White (SW 7000) trim, Delightful (SW 6289) hallways, and Orchid (SW 71) accents.
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Sherwin-Williams Alyssum (SW 6589) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 71.58% (#F2D5D7) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 88.8 L*_HK.
At 71.58% reflectance, Alyssum (SW 6589) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=87.67) to hold its #F2D5D7 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=87.67, a*=10.38, b*=2.72) classifies Sherwin-Williams Alyssum (SW 6589) as a Warm Warm Pink-Beige with C*=10.73 chroma and h°=14.7° hue.
Pair Alyssum (SW 6589) with North & East Windows for SW 6589 (71.58% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Alyssum (SW 6589). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6589 shifts from #F2D5D7 toward #FFCEB6.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Alyssum (SW 6589, #F2D5D7) are Behr Lotus Petal (M150-1, #F3D6D7) at ΔE2000=0.47 and Benjamin Moore Pink Dynasty (1352, #F3D6DA) at ΔE2000=0.88.
Both M150-1 and 1352 matches are verified against Alyssum (SW 6589) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Alyssum (SW 6589, LRV 71.58%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000, #F2ECE6, LRV 84.68%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ibis White (SW 7000) with Alyssum (SW 6589) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.