Dragon Fruit
Often used for its versatile qualities, Dragon Fruit remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#CC617F
LRV
22.97
Dragon Fruit's Color Strip
Dragon Fruit is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Exuberant Pink and Cherries Jubilee. The strip spans from Exuberant Pink at the lightest end to Positive Red at the deepest. Color strip 101 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Dragon Fruit in Real Rooms
Dragon Fruit has a medium LRV of 22.97 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Red family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, home office, front door, bedroom, dining room, kitchen, patio, house, living room and mudroom.
1 Bathroom Photo
Dragon Fruit is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.
Dragon Fruit — industrial bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
To create a "library" feel in your home office, use Dragon Fruit on both the walls and the built-in shelving. This monochromatic approach creates a sophisticated, academic atmosphere that makes the room feel like a true destination for thought.
Sherwin-Williams Dragon Fruit in a moody home office
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1 Front Door Photo
Dragon Fruit on a front door looks particularly stunning when framed by greenery or seasonal wreaths. The color provides a deep, matte background that makes the organic textures of a boxwood wreath or autumn garland really pop.
bold front door featuring Dragon Fruit by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bedroom Photo
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Dragon Fruit reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
A art deco bedroom painted in Dragon Fruit
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Dragon Fruit in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.
Dragon Fruit paint in a art deco dining room
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a farmhouse or traditional kitchen, Dragon Fruit adds a layer of modern relevance. It updates classic cabinetry and apron-front sinks without clashing with the traditional "bones" of the house, offering a bridge between the old and the new.
Dragon Fruit — classy kitchen
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1 Patio Photo
Dragon Fruit on a patio or porch provides a sense of "enclosure" even in an open space. It defines the boundaries of the outdoor room, making it feel more private, secure, and ready for relaxation.
rustic modern patio featuring Dragon Fruit by Sherwin-Williams
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1 House Photo
On the exterior, Dragon Fruit holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.
Dragon Fruit color — modern luxury house inspiration
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1 Living Room Photo
Dragon Fruit works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
A contemporary living room painted in Dragon Fruit
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1 Mudroom Photo
The mudroom is often the first interior space guests see. Dragon Fruit makes that threshold feel considered and designed without demanding more attention than it deserves. It's a "hardworking" color that still maintains its dignity.
Dragon Fruit paint in a coastal mudroom
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 84 vs 23, Ibis White is decisively the brighter choice.
Shell White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 23), opening up a space where Dragon Fruit encloses it.
Dragon Fruit reflects far more light (LRV 23 vs 6), opening up a space where Charcoal Blue encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 84 vs 23, Ibis White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 26 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Dragon Fruit reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Pink Flamingo reads slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Coming Up Roses reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 23), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 7-point LRV gap (30 vs 23) makes Tuberose the marginally brighter of the two.
Impatient Pink reads slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Cyclamen reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (31 vs 23) makes Zany Pink the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 24 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 23 vs 9, Dragon Fruit is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 23 vs 5, Dragon Fruit is decisively the brighter choice.
A 12-point LRV gap (35 vs 23) makes Calico the marginally brighter of the two.
Topsail reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 23), opening up a space where Dragon Fruit encloses it.
Tradewind reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 23), opening up a space where Dragon Fruit encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (23 vs 19) makes Dragon Fruit the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Haute Pink reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 23), opening up a space where Dragon Fruit encloses it.
With LRVs of 26 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 7-point LRV gap (30 vs 23) makes Tuberose the marginally brighter of the two.
Vivacious Pink reflects far more light (LRV 36 vs 23), opening up a space where Dragon Fruit encloses it.
At LRV 47 vs 23, Fussy Pink is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
At LRV 23 vs 10, Dragon Fruit is decisively the brighter choice.
Dragon Fruit reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Dragon Fruit reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Dragon Fruit reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 23 vs 10, Dragon Fruit is decisively the brighter choice.