Sherwin Williams Carmine SW 2905
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- Carmine for bedroom (1 photo)
- Carmine for living room (7 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Carmine for bathroom (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 2905 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Carmine reviews (9 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Carmine undertones?
- Is Carmine SW 2905 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Carmine
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Carmine SW 2905
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Carmine SW 2905 |
| Code: | SW 2905 |
| Name: | Carmine |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Carmine?
Sherwin Williams Carmine SW 2905 is a deep, saturated red with a dark berry-wine cast. Its low green value and subtle blue presence keep it from reading orange, giving the color a slightly cool edge beneath its strong red body. In bright daylight, Carmine shows its rich crimson character more clearly, while evening light can make it appear darker and more dramatic. Use it on a dining room accent wall, a powder room, or painted cabinetry where its depth can hold its own. Warm white trim, walnut wood, aged brass, and soft charcoal provide grounded companions for this shade.
Carmine for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing red shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Carmine for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this red shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 2905 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm dark red real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 2905 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm red hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Carmine reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this red that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Carmine undertones?
Carmine is a deep, clear deep burgundy. The HEX sample leans red; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
128, 21, 34
Is Sherwin Williams Carmine cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 353° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 2905 Carmine HSL code: 353, 72%, 29%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Carmine
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Carmine:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 2905
Carmine
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Carmine with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 173, such as Sherwin Williams Aquacade and Jargon Jade.
LRV of Carmine
Carmine has an LRV of 4.68% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 4.68%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #801522 |
| RGB Decimal | 128, 21, 34 |
| RGB Percent | 50.20%, 8.24%, 13.33% |
| HSV | Hue: 353° Saturation: 83.59% Value: 50.2% |
| HSL | hsl(353, 72, 29) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 83.59 Yellow: 73.44 Key: 49.8 |
| YIQ | Y: 54.475 I: 59.584 Q: 26.68 |
| XYZ | X: 9.46 Y: 5.242 Z: 2.027 |
| CIE Lab | L:27.415 a:44.583 b:21.849 |
| CIE Luv | L:27.415 u:72.688 v:11.639 |
| Decimal | 8394018 |
| Hunter Lab | 22.896, 33.681, 10.779 |
Color equivalents
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Vermilion
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Crimson Red
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Brown red
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Pearl ruby red
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AF-290
Caliente
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Pomegranate
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RAL 3004
Purple red
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HC-182
Classic Burgundy
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Classy Red
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Stolen Kiss
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Beetroot
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HC-183
Country Redwood
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Salute
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Wild Currant
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Sun Dried Tomato
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