Sherwin Williams Crimson Red SW 2906
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- Sherwin Williams Crimson Red reviews (1 photo)
- What are Sherwin Williams Crimson Red undertones?
- Is Crimson Red SW 2906 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Crimson Red
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Crimson Red SW 2906
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Crimson Red SW 2906 |
| Code: | SW 2906 |
| Name: | Crimson Red |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Crimson Red?
Sherwin Williams Crimson Red SW 2906 is a deep, concentrated red with a dark wine-like cast and a subtle cool edge. Its low brightness keeps the color grounded rather than bright, making it especially effective where a strong red needs to feel measured and architectural. In daylight, Crimson Red reads as a clear, shadowy red; under warm evening lamps, it can appear richer and slightly browner. Use it on a dining room accent wall, a front door, built-in cabinetry, or a powder room for focused color rather than broad, open-plan coverage. Pair it with soft warm whites, charcoal, blackened metals, medium-to-dark woods, and natural leather to give its depth room to stand out.
Sherwin Williams Crimson Red reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Crimson Red undertones?
Crimson Red 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:
113, 25, 34
Is Sherwin Williams Crimson Red cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 354° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 2906 Crimson Red HSL code: 354, 64%, 27%
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 Crimson Red
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 Crimson Red:
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
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 Crimson Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 174, such as Sherwin Williams Lagoon and Blithe Blue.
LRV of Crimson Red
Crimson Red has an LRV of 4.62% 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 4.62%, 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
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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #711922 |
| RGB Decimal | 113, 25, 34 |
| RGB Percent | 44.31%, 9.80%, 13.33% |
| HSV | Hue: 354° Saturation: 77.88% Value: 44.31% |
| HSL | hsl(354, 64, 27) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 77.88 Yellow: 69.91 Key: 55.69 |
| YIQ | Y: 52.338 I: 49.547 Q: 21.416 |
| XYZ | X: 7.447 Y: 4.323 Z: 1.955 |
| CIE Lab | L:24.71 a:38.478 b:17.818 |
| CIE Luv | L:24.71 u:58.891 v:9.463 |
| Decimal | 7412002 |
| Hunter Lab | 20.791, 27.554, 8.978 |
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