Sherwin Williams Crimson Red SW 2906

What are Sherwin Williams Crimson Red undertones?

The undertone of Crimson Red can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Crimson Red SW 2906 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 354° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 2906 Crimson Red HSL code: 354, 64%, 27%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (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

SW 2906
Crimson Red

• SW 6871
  Positive Red

  

• SW 6868
  Real Red

  

• SW 2913
  Classy Red

  

• SW 2903
  Pomegranate

  

• SW 2914
  Vermilion

  

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.

SW 2906
Crimson Red

• SW 6480
  Lagoon

  

• SW 9052
  Blithe Blue

  

• SW 6487
  Cloudburst

  

• SW 6485
  Raindrop

  

• SW 6486
  Reflecting Pool

  

• SW 6798
  Iceberg

  

• SW 6791
  Lauren's Surprise

  

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?

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

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