Sherwin Williams

Rave Red

SW 6608

Rave Red is a bold, high-saturation red from Sherwin-Williams with a slightly warm undertone that leans toward brick rather than cherry. Its LRV of 11 means it reflects very little light, reading as a deep, intense red that can make walls feel closer. Due to its intensity, it is most commonly used on accent walls, front doors, or in dining rooms.

Pairing it with Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black creates a high-contrast scheme, while Alabaster or Agreeable Gray on surrounding walls provides relief, and Coral Reef or Heartfelt softens transitions.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6608

Rave 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 Rave Red under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

4°

Red Family

Lightness

42%

Medium

Saturation

51%

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

#A13B34

RGB Decimal

161, 59, 52

RGB Percent

63.1%, 23.1%, 20.4%

HSL

3.9, 51.2%, 41.8%

HSV

3.9, 67.7%, 63.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 63.4%, 67.7%, 36.9%

YIQ

88.7, 63.0, 19.3

XYZ

16.88, 10.95, 4.47

CIE Lab

39.50, 41.83, 26.68

CIE Luv

39.50, 76.60, 19.63

Hunter Lab

33.10, 36.00, 14.48

Decimal

10566452

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Rave Red Dantes Cardigan Country Redwood Posh Red

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Rave Red Geranium Coral Banks Brighton Rock Candy

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Rave Red Aquarium Dark Teal Paradise Sky

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Rave Red Butter Syrup Forward Fuchsia Lichen

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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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