Sherwin Williams

Positive Red

SW 6871

Positive Red is a deep, saturated red from Sherwin-Williams with warm orange-red undertones and an LRV of 11, placing it in the low-reflectance range. The hex #AD2C34 shows a strong red with slight blue content, producing a marginally cool edge within an otherwise warm hue. This color is commonly used on accent walls, front doors, and dining rooms where a concentrated statement is needed.

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

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Positive Red under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Positive Red under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

356°

Red Family

Lightness

43%

Medium

Saturation

59%

Saturated

LRV

11.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV 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 Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#AD2C34
RGB Decimal
173, 44, 52
RGB Percent
67.8%, 17.3%, 20.4%
HSL
356.3, 59.4%, 42.5%
HSV
356.3, 74.6%, 67.8%
CMYK
0.0%, 74.6%, 69.9%, 32.2%
YIQ
83.5, 74.3, 29.7
XYZ
18.75, 10.93, 4.37
CIE Lab
39.47, 52.00, 27.16
CIE Luv
39.47, 95.00, 17.47
Hunter Lab
33.07, 46.56, 14.65
Decimal
11349044

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel