SW 2906

Sherwin Williams Crimson Red

Sherwin Williams Crimson Red SW 2906 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Crimson Red paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 2906. Find out if this gorgeous warm red paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Crimson Red SW 2906
Color code:SW 2906
Color name:Crimson Red
Brand:Sherwin Williams

Crimson Red for bedroom

  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Crimson Red for living room

  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red victorian house interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red cozy living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red living room walls
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red japandi interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red living room
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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Red color shade can create a unique space

Crimson Red for bathroom

  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red minimalist bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark real bathrooms.

Crimson Red on kitchen cabinets

  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red small kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Crimson Red reviews

  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red wall
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red kitchen painted backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red kitchen backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red kitchen review
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red modern interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Crimson Red living room
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Crimson Red

Crimson Red SW 2906 has an LRV of 4.62% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 4.62% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Sherwin Williams Crimson Red undertones?

Red is Sherwin Williams Crimson Red undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#711922

RGB code:

113, 25, 34

Is Sherwin Williams Crimson Red SW 2906 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

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

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 a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Red will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Red undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Crimson Red:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Sherwin Williams SW 2906 Crimson Red

Color comparison

Crimson Red SW 2906 vs Sun Dried Tomato SW 7585

Our comparison outlines the key differences between the two colors to assist you in choosing the right one for your space.

Sherwin Williams Crimson Red SW 2906 vs Sherwin Williams Sun Dried Tomato SW 7585Sherwin Williams Crimson Red SW 2906
LRV: 4.62%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 4.94%
Dark color
Temperature: warm

Crimson Red SW 2906 vs Wine Country SW 2901

Struggling to choose the best color for your? We'll break down the differences so you can pick the perfect shade for your walls.

Sherwin Williams Crimson Red SW 2906 vs Sherwin Williams Wine Country SW 2901Sherwin Williams Crimson Red SW 2906
LRV: 4.62%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 3.91%
Dark color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#711922copy color code
RGB Decimal113, 25, 34copy color code
RGB Percent44.31%, 9.80%, 13.33%copy color code
HSVHue: 354° Saturation: 77.88% Value: 44.31%copy color code
HSLhsl(354, 64, 27)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 77.88 Yellow: 69.91 Key: 55.69copy color code
YIQY: 52.338 I: 49.547 Q: 21.416copy color code
XYZX: 7.447 Y: 4.323 Z: 1.955copy color code
CIE LabL:24.71 a:38.478 b:17.818copy color code
CIE LuvL:24.71 u:58.891 v:9.463copy color code
Decimal7412002copy color code
Hunter lab20.791, 27.554, 8.978copy color code
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