Sherwin-Williams has introduced their new color of the year 2023 Redend Point SW 9081. It is a beautiful mix of mauve, rust, and blush and gives off a dusty rose kind of vibe. SW experts have also provided their color forecast which shows some colors they recommend to use with it. And I love this color palette! It will work perfect with your traditional, cottagecore, or even modern decorating styles. Let’s get to it! Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year 2023: Redend Point (+ Color Forecast).
- How to Use The Colors: At the end of the post with links.
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Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year 2023: Redend Point (+ Color Forecast)
For this post we will be focusing on:
- Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year 2023: Redend Point
- Sherwin-Williams Color Forecast
Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year 2023: Redend Point
So before we begin diving into all of the colors, let’s go over some terms.
- R,G,B = Red, Green, Blue color values (0-255)
- Hex code: 6-digit code that represents R,G,B value
- LRV = Light Reflective Value (0-100), 0 = darkest light, 100 = brightest light
And I won’t get too technical on this post, but just wanted to give you a brief summary of how the paint chips are configured and grouped.
Redend Point SW9081 Details:
- LRV: 30
- RGB: 174 / 142 / 126
- Hex Value: #AE8E7E
- Location Number: (195-C4)
- Red Paint Family

In Summary:
Since Redend Point has a low LRV: 30 – means that it will read medium-to darker and not bounce off too much light.
- So, it is definitely a “moodier” color.
It is also in the red paint family, and you can see that it has a higher percentage of Red: 174 (out of 255).
- This means that it is a warmer color.
My Thoughts:
I personally feel like it is a beautiful chameleon color which can go with:
- mauves (cooler tones)
- southwest terra cotta + clay + earth tones (red oranges)
- dusty rose + bronze rose (red browns)
- beiges (warmer tones)
Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year 2023: Redend Point
Now that we know a little more about the details of Redend Point SW 9081, let’s go over some ways or places to try it out.
How to use it:
- Walls/Rooms
- Kitchen Cabinets/Islands
- Accent Wall
- Bookcase Accent Wall
- Furniture
- Decorating Accents (trays, candle sticks, vases, etc.)
- Picture Frames
Here it is painted on kitchen cabinets – if you want to go more bold with the color.

Still a little uncertain?
No worries.
You could also add it in smaller ways, like a bookcase accent wall.

Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year 2023: Redend Point (+ Color Forecast)
Yay – it’s finally time to introduce the color forecast.
*Just a little note:
- There are 8 colors in the forecast.
- But….. I didn’t put Pure White on here because the color visualizer tool only takes 8 colors.
- And…. I wanted to add Redend Point so we could compare it with the other colors.
- Ok, carry on. ๐
Isn’t it so calming and beautiful?
SW Color Forecast:
So what is this “color forecast” anyway? LOL!!
- Foothills SW 7514 (248-C7)
- Cool Beige SW 9086 (199-C2)
- Carnelian SW 7580 (276-C6)
- Hushed Auburn SW 9080 (194-C4)
- Malted Milk SW 6057 (195-C1)
- Pure White SW 7005 (255-C1)
- Urbane Bronze SW 7048 (245-C7)
- Toile Red SW 0006
SW Color Forecast Plugged In:
- Pictured Below – Computer View

And since I’m a visual learner (and possibly a nerd ๐ ), I wanted to see the paint swatches in true light and side-by-side.
- Pictured Below – In Person View

My Opinion:
- I love that the colors are soft and soothing, but yet add a punch of depth and energy as well.
- It is a well-rounded color palette that allows you to work with soft neutrals or dark colors -when decorating.
- I think these are the colors that will begin to trend in the next several years (dusty rose/pinks & sage/olive greens).
So let’s get to some fun! How we can actually use some of these colors!
Color Forecast
I decided to make 2 different mood boards to show how I would use the colors in the color forecast:
- Mauve mood board – leans cooler, traditional, feminine
- Terra Cotta mood board – leans warmer, modern, masculine/neutral
How to use them w/Links:
- Mauve Pillows – rust striped, cream floral, block print (or here), oblong
- Terra Cotta Pillows – brown stripe, stripe (or here), floral, medallion
- Lamps – concrete, charcoal
- Throw Blankets – grey, blush
- Art work – botanicals, landscape
- Rugs – ivory, beige
- Vases – black, white
#1) Mauve Mood Board – (leans more traditional/cottagecore style)

#2) Terra Cotta – (leans more modern style)

My version of the color forecast: Trend Alert: Mauve + Dusty Rose
Have a Very Happy New 2023 Everyone!
Love & Hugs ๐
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