Kestrel White vs Resounding Rose

Kestrel White and Resounding Rose come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Kestrel White reads as beige-greige, while Resounding Rose reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 34-point LRV gap — 68 for Kestrel White vs 34 for Resounding Rose — means Kestrel White will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 30.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Kestrel White vs Resounding Rose in Real Spaces

2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Kestrel White and Resounding Rose in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Kestrel White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Kestrel WhiteSW Kestrel White cozy bathroom paint review

@mydailymehhomeedition

Resounding RoseSW Resounding Rose bathroom photo

@amycwhyte

House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Kestrel White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Kestrel WhiteSW Kestrel White house exterior color review

@allstarprofessionalpainting

Resounding RoseSherwin Williams SW 6318 house exterior paint

@feliceshappydesigns

Color Details

Kestrel White
Sherwin-Williams · 7516
Hex#E0D6C8
LRV68.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7516
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Resounding Rose
Sherwin-Williams · 6318
Hex#CD8E89
LRV34.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6318
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Kestrel White vs Resounding Rose Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kestrel White on one side and Resounding Rose on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Kestrel White comparisons

See how Kestrel White stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Kestrel White
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Kestrel White
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Nearly identical in tone

Iron Ore
Kestrel White
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Kestrel White is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Kestrel White
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Kestrel White reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Kestrel White
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Kestrel White is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Kestrel White
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Kestrel White reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Kestrel White
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Kestrel White reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Kestrel White
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Kestrel White is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Kestrel White
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Kestrel White reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Kestrel White
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Nearly identical in tone

Vintage Vogue
Kestrel White
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Kestrel White is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Kestrel White
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Kestrel White is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Kestrel White
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Kestrel White is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Kestrel White
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Kestrel White is the lighter choice

Black grey
Kestrel White
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Kestrel White is the lighter choice

Piazza
Kestrel White
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Kestrel White reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Kestrel White
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Kestrel White reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Kestrel White
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Kestrel White is the lighter choice

Senses
Kestrel White
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Kestrel White is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Kestrel White
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Kestrel White is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Kestrel White
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Kestrel White reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Kestrel White
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Kestrel White is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Kestrel White
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Kestrel White is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Kestrel White
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Kestrel White is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Kestrel White
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Kestrel White reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Kestrel White
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Kestrel White is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Kestrel White
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Kestrel White
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

Paper
Kestrel White
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Kestrel White
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Kestrel White is the lighter choice