Sherwin Williams

Red Cent

SW 6341

Red Cent is a warm, earthy orange-red with an LRV of 19, placing it in the lower-mid range of light reflectance. Its undertones lean toward burnt sienna with noticeable red influence, giving it a terra cotta-adjacent quality that reads as grounded rather than bright. This depth of color suits accent walls, entryways, and dining rooms, particularly in spaces with ample natural or artificial light to offset its absorption.

It coordinates effectively with Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige for a neutral complement, Balanced Beige for tonal warmth, Rainstorm for a cool contrast, and Java or Armagnac as deeper and analogous companions respectively.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6341

Red Cent 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 Red Cent under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

16°

Red Family

Lightness

49%

Medium

Saturation

39%

Moderate

LRV

19.0
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
#AD654C
RGB Decimal
173, 101, 76
RGB Percent
67.8%, 39.6%, 29.8%
HSL
15.5, 39.0%, 48.8%
HSV
15.5, 56.1%, 67.8%
CMYK
0.0%, 41.6%, 56.1%, 32.2%
YIQ
119.7, 51.0, 7.4
XYZ
23.19, 18.71, 9.23
CIE Lab
50.35, 26.45, 26.55
CIE Luv
50.35, 53.63, 25.92
Hunter Lab
43.26, 23.01, 16.57
Decimal
11363660

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel