Sherwin Williams Pressed Flower: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect dusty rose paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Sherwin Williams Pressed Flower and if it might be right for your home!

Pink is a funny color. It can lean bold and bright or dusty and calm. These softer shades can make a room feel grounded and welcoming. They're neutral-ish but still offer a subtle pop of color.

I like how these deeper almost-neutrals quietly stand out. They don’t scream for attention, but they do make a space feel put-together and intentional.

If you’ve been curious about adding a little soft color to your space, Sherwin Williams Pressed Flower might be the color to try. Its muted dusty vibe adds depth without feeling too bold or trendy.

Let’s take a closer look.

Pressed Flower, Sherwin Williams, SW 6304

Pressed Flower is a muted dusty rose, perfect for making a room feel calm and cozy while adding some subtle color.

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Color Family

Pressed Flower is in the red family.

Light Reflectance Value

35

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of 35, Pressed Flower is a medium-depth paint color. It has enough body to show up well on the wall, but it still feels livable in the right room.

I would not call it light and airy, but I would not call it too dark either. Pressed Flower lands in that grounded, cozy range that can make a room feel pulled together.

RGB Colors

R: 195 G: 147 B: 147

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#C39393

Undertones

Pressed Flower has soft red and mauve undertones.

In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Pressed Flower will look a bit lighter and warmer, leaning more pink.

In north-facing rooms that lack natural light, Pressed Flower will look darker and cooler, leaning a bit more muted and more beige. Its warmth is still there, just more toned down.

Best uses

Soft, deeper colors like Pressed Flower are perfect when you want subtle color with impact.

You can use it for smaller pops of color, or you can go all in with color drenching. Paint the walls, ceiling, and trim the same shade for a cozy, enveloping feel.

I think Pressed Flower is also a great choice for:

• Exterior doors
• Furniture
• Lower cabinets or a kitchen island
• Creating a focal point, such as a fireplace
• Built-ins
• Shutters
• Bathrooms (perfect for color drenching, where you paint the walls, ceiling, and trim all the same color)
• Foyers (again, color drenching!)
• Other small rooms

Similar Colors

If you love Pressed Flower but want to explore other options, check out these similar colors:

• Sherwin Williams Rose Embroidery
• Benjamin Moore Mauve Mist
• Behr Dusty Rose
• Sherwin Williams Orchid
• Benjamin Moore Titanic Rose
• Behr Victorian Mauve
• Sherwin Williams Resounding Rose

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Coordinating Colors

Pressed Flower pairs well with many other colors, including warm neutrals (soft whites, off-whites, beiges, tans, browns, blacks), earthy tones (blues and greens), and other warm colors (golds, yellows, and pinks).

Warm grays / greiges:

• Pussywillow
• Viaduct
• Roycroft Mist Gray
• Skyline Steel
• Colonnade Gray

Darker muted dusty pinks / violets:

• Carley's Rose
• Salon Rose
• Rose Brocade
• Concerto
• Moss Rose

Creamy whites:

• Dover White
• Creamy
• Shell White
• Ivory Lace
• Westhighland White

Trim Colors

Because Pressed Flower has warm undertones, I like pairing it with softer whites that have a creamy or warm feel.

Soft white trim colors:

• Sherwin Williams Alabaster
• Benjamin Moore White Dove
• Behr Cameo White

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FAQS

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Pressed Flower.

What color is SW Pressed Flower?

Sherwin Williams Pressed Flower is a muted dusty rose with soft red and mauve undertones.

What color trim with SW Pressed Flower?

Because Pressed Flower has warm undertones, I like pairing it with softer whites that have a creamy or warm feel. Some great warm trim options are SW Alabaster, BM White Dove, and Behr Cameo White.

What's the difference: SW PRessed Flower vs Rose Embroidery?

Pressed Flower and Rose Embroidery are similar soft dusty rose paint colors.

Pressed Flower is a bit darker, more saturated, and leans more red. Rose Embroidery is slightly lighter, more muted, and leans more pink.

If you’re torn between the two, try swatching them side by side to see which one feels right in your space.

Is SW Pressed Flower too bright?

No, SW Pressed Flower is not too bright or bold. It's a soft dusty rose. It adds subtle color to a space but nothing too in your face.

Give it a swatch in your home to see what you think!

What's the difference: SW PRessed Flower vs Resounding Rose?

Pressed Flower and Resounding Rose are similar but have some key differences.

Pressed Flower is more red / pink and more muted. Resounding Rose is more orange and more saturated.

Their LRVs are very similar (35 and 34) so neither is noticeably lighter or darker than the other.

Swatching both colors will help you see the difference and decide which one suits your style best.

What are the undertones of SW PRessed Flower?

Sherwin Williams Pressed Flower has soft red and mauve undertones, giving the color a soft, dusty appearance.

Thanks for reading!