Socialite
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6025
A grown-up mauve with a brown backbone
LRV20
Hex#907676
RGB144 · 118 · 118
WarmthWarm
UndertoneDusty rose over a brown spine; a grayed red
CollectionSherwin-Williams
In real rooms
Photographed under consistent light · credited & tagged
Socialite is a muted, dusty rose built on a brown base — close enough to mauve to feel romantic, grounded enough to never read as pink. With a low LRV near 20 it brings real depth, the kind of moody, grayed red that makes a dining room or powder room feel considered.
The brown spine is what sets it apart from prettier pinks: it reads as a sophisticated, slightly dusty colour in daylight and deepens toward wine in lamplight. It is a confident choice for the room you want to feel a little dramatic.
Reviewed by The Color Digest editors · @thecolordigest
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Questions
Is Socialite pink or brown?
A grayed red that sits between the two — a dusty mauve-rose over a brown base, which keeps it grown-up rather than sweet.
Where does Socialite work best?
Powder rooms, dining rooms and accent walls where its low LRV and moody depth can do the most work, especially in warm lamplight.