Rose Embroidery
Rose Embroidery is a versatile Red from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 4 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#C79EA2
LRV
39.21
Rose Embroidery's Color Strip
Rose Embroidery is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Fading Rose and Audrey's Blush. The strip spans from Demure at the lightest end to Burgundy at the deepest. Strip 110 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Rose Embroidery in Real Rooms
Rose Embroidery has a medium-high LRV of 39.21 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. 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 living room and bathroom.
1 Living Room Photo
For open-concept living rooms, Rose Embroidery is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
Living room walls in Rose Embroidery radiate soft, romantic warmth and femininity.
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3 Bathroom Photos
In the bathroom, Rose Embroidery brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.
Bathroom vanity backdrop in Rose Embroidery adds delicate color to the washroom.
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Walls wrapped in Rose Embroidery establish a gentle, spa-like bathroom atmosphere.
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Mirror-lined wall painted Rose Embroidery amplifies light in this serene bathroom retreat.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 84 vs 39, Ibis White is decisively the brighter choice.
On The Rocks reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 39), opening up a space where Rose Embroidery encloses it.
A 10-point LRV gap (39 vs 30) makes Rose Embroidery the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
At LRV 84 vs 39, Ibis White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 37), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Rose Embroidery reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (39 vs 34) makes Rose Embroidery the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 39 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 39 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 51 vs 39, Appleblossom is decisively the brighter choice.
Rose Colored reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 39), opening up a space where Rose Embroidery encloses it.
Delightful reads slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Rose Embroidery reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Mountain Air reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 39), opening up a space where Rose Embroidery encloses it.
Niebla Azul reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 39), opening up a space where Rose Embroidery encloses it.
At LRV 53 vs 39, Silver Lake is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 39 vs 16, Rose Embroidery is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 77 vs 39, Glass Bead is decisively the brighter choice.
Rose Embroidery reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 29), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (39 vs 35) makes Rose Embroidery the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Rosebud reflects far more light (LRV 64 vs 39), opening up a space where Rose Embroidery encloses it.
At LRV 55 vs 39, Fading Rose is decisively the brighter choice.
Demure reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 39), opening up a space where Rose Embroidery encloses it.
At LRV 79 vs 39, Anemone is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
Rose Embroidery reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 15), opening up a space where Rambling Rose encloses it.
At LRV 39 vs 22, Rose Embroidery is decisively the brighter choice.
Rose Embroidery reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 26), opening up a space where Audrey's Blush encloses it.