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Sherwin-Williams Dragon Fruit (SW 6855)

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HEX

#DE5679

RGB

222, 86, 121

LRV

20

Code

SW 6855

Overview

Sherwin-Williams Dragon Fruit (SW 6855) is a pink paint color with a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20. Medium — best for rooms with moderate natural light. This versatile shade works beautifully in bedroom and dining room settings and pairs well with Traditional design styles.

Color Specifications

  • HEX code: #DE5679 | RGB: 222, 86, 121
  • Light Reflectance Value (LRV): 20 — Medium — best for rooms with moderate natural light
  • Undertone: Cool pink — adds a cooling effect to the space
  • Color family: Pink
  • Best for: bedroom, dining room, study
  • Design styles: Traditional, Mid-Century Modern, Bohemian

Why Choose This Color

  • Dragon Fruit is a popular Sherwin-Williams color for interior and exterior projects
  • With an LRV of 20, it creates dramatic depth and contrast
  • The cool pink undertone makes it ideal for spaces with warmer accent lighting
  • Interior designers frequently recommend Dragon Fruit for Traditional and Mid-Century Modern aesthetics

How to Use This Color

  1. 1Test Dragon Fruit with a sample pot or peel-and-stick swatch before committing — colors look different under various lighting
  2. 2Observe the sample at different times of day: morning (cool light), afternoon (warm light), and evening (artificial light)
  3. 3Consider the room's orientation: north-facing rooms make colors appear cooler, south-facing rooms warmer
  4. 4Pair with a lighter trim color for contrast
  5. 5For the best coverage, use Sherwin-Williams's recommended primer and apply 2 coats

Tags

sherwin-williamspinkcool-pinklrv-20bedroomdining-roomstudytraditionalmid-century-modernbohemian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sherwin-Williams Dragon Fruit (SW 6855) is a pink paint color with an LRV of 20. It's a popular choice, ideal for bedroom and dining room spaces.