Sherwin Williams
Positive Red
SW 6871
It coordinates with Sherwin-Williams Pure White for strong value contrast, Eider White for a softer pairing, Nomadic Desert for warm tonal layering, and Rosy Outlook for an analogous transition.
Brand
Sherwin Williams
Code
SW 6871
Collection
Colormix Forecast 2019 (Enthusiast)
Positive Red in Different Light
Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.
Artificial Lighting

Natural Lighting

Technical Specifications
Undertones
Type
Red
Strength
High
Temperature
warm
Hue Angle
356°Red Family
Lightness
43%Medium
Saturation
59%Saturated
LRV
11.0LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.
Color Codes
Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes
Darker Shades
Monochromatic dark
Lighter Shades
Monochromatic light
Complementary
Opposite on color wheel
Analogous
Adjacent colors
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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.
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