Sulking Room Pink → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Farrow & Ball Sulking Room Pink (No.295), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Sulking Room Pink
If you love Farrow & Ball Sulking Room Pink but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Farrow & Ball, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Sulking Room Pink (No.295) is a medium-dark pink with warm dusty rose undertones. A sophisticated dusty pink with gray undertones. Not sweet or juvenile. A grown-up, moody pink with real character. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 32) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Sulking Room Pink and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
Honestly, Sherwin Williams does not have a perfect equivalent for Sulking Room Pink. The closest option is Anew Gray (SW 7030) with a Delta E of 7, but at that distance the difference will be visible. Anew Gray lacks the pink. No close SW match for this distinctive color. If getting this exact color is critical, you may want to explore custom color matching at a Sherwin Williams store.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Sulking Room Pink
Anew Gray lacks the pink. No close SW match for this distinctive color.
| Sulking Room Pink | Anew Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 32 | 47 |
| Hex | #B59E98 | #BEB6AC |
| Undertone | Warm Dusty Rose | Warm Greige |
| Family | Pink | Greige |
Undertone Comparison
Sulking Room Pink has warm dusty rose undertones. A sophisticated dusty pink with gray undertones. Not sweet or juvenile. A grown-up, moody pink with real character.
Anew Gray has warm greige undertones. A warm medium greige that's slightly deeper than Agreeable Gray. Rich and grounding without being dark.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Sulking Room Pink's warm dusty rose quality may read differently than Anew Gray's warm greige character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Sulking Room Pink in Your Room
In bright light, the pink is warm and visible. In dim rooms, it reads as a warm, rosy gray. Stunning in bedrooms and dining rooms.
Anew Gray in Your Room
The warmth is consistent. Reads as a substantial warm neutral in all rooms. A grown-up version of Agreeable Gray.
LRV and Brightness
Sulking Room Pink has an LRV of 32, while Anew Gray has an LRV of 47. That means Anew Gray reflects more light. If you switch from Sulking Room Pink to Anew Gray, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball recommends Sulking Room Pink for: bedroom, dining room, living room, powder room, accent wall. With an LRV of 32, this is a medium-dark color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Anew Gray is recommended for: living room, bedroom, dining room, office, hallway. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Sulking Room Pink in Other Brands
Looking for Sulking Room Pink equivalents in other brands besides Sherwin Williams? We have matches across all major paint brands.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Sulking Room Pink (No.295) is Anew Gray (SW 7030) with a Delta E of 7, which rates as a "approximate" match. Anew Gray lacks the pink. No close SW match for this distinctive color. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Sulking Room Pink is a Farrow & Ball color with warm dusty rose undertones and an LRV of 32. Anew Gray is a Sherwin Williams color with warm greige undertones and an LRV of 47. With a Delta E of 7, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 7, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.