# Sherwin Williams Ablaze

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/ablaze-sw-6870](https://plan-home.com/color/ablaze-sw-6870)

Sherwin Williams Ablaze SW 6870 is a deep, saturated red with a muted earthy cast that keeps it from reading as a bright primary red. Its warm red body can appear slightly more brick-like in soft daylight, while evening or low artificial light brings out its darker, fuller side. Ablaze makes a strong statement on a dining room wall, front door, or built-in cabinetry, especially when balanced with warm white trim. Pair it with natural oak, aged brass, black accents, and creamy neutral textiles for a grounded, tailored look. In a larger room, use it on a single focal wall or architectural detail rather than every surface to let its intensity stand out.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Ablaze
- **Color code:** SW 6870
- **HEX:** #c04641
- **RGB:** 192, 70, 65
- **LRV:** 16.01%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Red
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Intrinsic, Artistically Bright

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 2° Saturation: 66.15% Value: 75.29%
- **HSL:** hsl(2, 50, 50)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 63.54 Yellow: 66.15 Key: 24.71
- **YIQ:** Y: 105.908 I: 74.307 Q: 24.251
- **XYZ:** X: 24.885 Y: 15.972 Z: 6.772
- **CIE Lab:** L:46.937 a:48.584 b:29.272
- **CIE Luv:** L:46.937 u:92.561 v:22.229
- **Decimal:** 12600897
- **Hunter Lab:** 39.965, 41.208, 17.928

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Intrigue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-intrigue)
- [Benjamin Moore Geranium](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-geranium-1307)
- [Benjamin Moore Strawberry Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-strawberry-red-2003-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Red Parrot](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-red-parrot-1308)
- [Sherwin Williams Habanero Chile](https://plan-home.com/color/habanero-chile-sw-7589)
- [Behr Stiletto Love](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-stiletto-love)
- [Behr Whip Lash](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-whip-lash)
- [Behr Cherry Red](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cherry-red)
- [Behr Flirt Alert](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-flirt-alert)
- [Sherwin Williams Stop](https://plan-home.com/color/stop-sw-6869)
- [Benjamin Moore Ryan Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ryan-red-1314)
- [Behr 100 Mph](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-100-mph)
- [Behr Raging Bull](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-raging-bull)
- [Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cornwallis-red-cw-315)
- [Benjamin Moore Holly Berry](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-holly-berry-1321)
- [Sherwin Williams Red Tomato](https://plan-home.com/color/red-tomato-sw-6607)
- [Benjamin Moore Rosy Apple](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-rosy-apple-2006-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Rhubarb](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-rhubarb-2007-30)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Quite Coral](https://plan-home.com/color/quite-coral-sw-6614)
- [Sherwin Williams Full Bloom](https://plan-home.com/color/full-bloom-sw-9700)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Tanager](https://plan-home.com/color/tanager-sw-6601)
- [Sherwin Williams Rave Red](https://plan-home.com/color/rave-red-sw-6608)
- [Sherwin Williams Habanero Chile](https://plan-home.com/color/habanero-chile-sw-7589)
- [Sherwin Williams Bolero](https://plan-home.com/color/bolero-sw-7600)
- [Sherwin Williams Chinese Red](https://plan-home.com/color/chinese-red-sw-0057)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mountain Air](https://plan-home.com/color/mountain-air-sw-6224)
- [Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul](https://plan-home.com/color/niebla-azul-sw-9137)
- [Sherwin Williams Silver Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-lake-sw-9633)
- [Sherwin Williams Riverway](https://plan-home.com/color/riverway-sw-6222)
- [Sherwin Williams Glass Bead](https://plan-home.com/color/glass-bead-sw-6805)
- [Sherwin Williams Morning at Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-at-sea-sw-9634)
- [Sherwin Williams Mount Etna](https://plan-home.com/color/mount-etna-sw-7625)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/archived-paint-colors/sw6870

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.