Sherwin Williams

Real Red

SW 6868

Real Red is a high-chroma, deeply saturated red from Sherwin-Williams with a slightly warm undertone that leans toward crimson rather than orange-red. At an LRV of 13, it absorbs most light, producing a dense, concentrated appearance on walls. This intensity makes it best suited for accent walls, front doors, or statement features in dining rooms and studies.

For contrast, Sherwin-Williams Passive or Pure White on trim helps offset the depth, while Peppercorn adds a dark neutral anchor and Pewter Green or Ripe Olive create a complementary counterpoint.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6868

Real Red in Real Homes (7 Photos)

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Real 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 Real Red under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

358°

Red Family

Lightness

46%

Medium

Saturation

62%

Saturated

LRV

13.0

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

#BF2D32

RGB Decimal

191, 45, 50

RGB Percent

74.9%, 17.6%, 19.6%

HSL

357.9, 61.9%, 46.3%

HSV

357.9, 76.4%, 74.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.4%, 73.8%, 25.1%

YIQ

89.2, 85.4, 32.4

XYZ

23.00, 13.18, 4.35

CIE Lab

43.04, 57.10, 33.42

CIE Luv

43.04, 109.47, 21.90

Hunter Lab

36.31, 53.09, 17.71

Decimal

12528946

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Real Red Neon Red Fabulous Red Cut Ruby

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Real Red Tricycle Red Poppy Field Blush Rush

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Real Red Island Aqua Dreamy Teal Poolside Blue

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Real Red Caramelized Peach Magenta Manicure Venom

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