# Sherwin Williams Gypsy Red

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/gypsy-red-sw-6865](https://plan-home.com/color/gypsy-red-sw-6865)

Sherwin Williams Gypsy Red SW 6865 is a saturated, medium-deep red with a subtle crimson cast rather than an orange-leaning brick tone. Its strong color presence makes it especially effective on a dining room accent wall, a front door, or painted cabinetry where a clear red statement is wanted. In bright daylight, Gypsy Red reads vivid and energetic; lower light gives it a deeper, more grounded appearance. Pair it with warm white trim, charcoal, blackened metal, or natural walnut to give the color definition. For a softer contrast, pale blush-beige or muted dusty blue can temper its intensity without competing with it.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Gypsy Red
- **Color code:** SW 6865
- **HEX:** #b6363b
- **RGB:** 182, 54, 59
- **LRV:** 12.94%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Red
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Restless Nomad

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 358° Saturation: 70.33% Value: 71.37%
- **HSL:** hsl(358, 54, 46)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 70.33 Yellow: 67.58 Key: 28.63
- **YIQ:** Y: 92.842 I: 74.669 Q: 28.633
- **XYZ:** X: 21.402 Y: 12.902 Z: 5.5
- **CIE Lab:** L:42.616 a:51.535 b:27.13
- **CIE Luv:** L:42.616 u:95.323 v:18.505
- **Decimal:** 11941435
- **Hunter Lab:** 35.92, 43.496, 16.065

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Lusty Red](https://plan-home.com/color/lusty-red-sw-6863)
- [Benjamin Moore Neon Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-neon-red-2087-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Chili Pepper](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chili-pepper-2004-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Poppy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-poppy-1315)
- [Benjamin Moore Ladybug Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ladybug-red-1322)
- [Benjamin Moore Exotic Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-exotic-red-2086-10)
- [Sherwin Williams Real Red](https://plan-home.com/color/real-red-sw-6868)
- [Sherwin Williams Positive Red](https://plan-home.com/color/positive-red-sw-6871)
- [Benjamin Moore Greenhow Vermillion](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-greenhow-vermillion-cw-340)
- [Benjamin Moore Hot Tamale](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hot-tamale-csp-1155)
- [Sherwin Williams Cherry Tomato](https://plan-home.com/color/cherry-tomato-sw-6864)
- [RAL Classic Orient red](https://plan-home.com/color/orient-red-ral-3031)
- [Sherwin Williams Red Obsession](https://plan-home.com/color/red-obsession-sw-7590)
- [Benjamin Moore Moroccan Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-moroccan-red-1309)
- [Sherwin Williams Red Tomato](https://plan-home.com/color/red-tomato-sw-6607)
- [Sherwin Williams Heartthrob](https://plan-home.com/color/heartthrob-sw-6866)
- [Behr Flirt Alert](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-flirt-alert)
- [Benjamin Moore Strawberry Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-strawberry-red-2003-20)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Pink Flamingo](https://plan-home.com/color/pink-flamingo-sw-0080)
- [Sherwin Williams Lusty Red](https://plan-home.com/color/lusty-red-sw-6863)
- [Sherwin Williams Grenadine](https://plan-home.com/color/grenadine-sw-6592)
- [Sherwin Williams Begonia](https://plan-home.com/color/begonia-sw-6599)
- [Sherwin Williams Feverish Pink](https://plan-home.com/color/feverish-pink-sw-6859)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Heartthrob](https://plan-home.com/color/heartthrob-sw-6866)
- [Sherwin Williams Show Stopper](https://plan-home.com/color/show-stopper-sw-7588)
- [Sherwin Williams Positive Red](https://plan-home.com/color/positive-red-sw-6871)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Snowdrop](https://plan-home.com/color/snowdrop-sw-6511)
- [Sherwin Williams Rainsong](https://plan-home.com/color/rainsong-sw-9681)
- [Sherwin Williams Composed](https://plan-home.com/color/composed-sw-6472)
- [Sherwin Williams Sleepy Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/sleepy-blue-sw-6225)
- [Sherwin Williams Tranquil Aqua](https://plan-home.com/color/tranquil-aqua-sw-7611)
- [Sherwin Williams Refuge](https://plan-home.com/color/refuge-sw-6228)
- [Sherwin Williams Languid Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/languid-blue-sw-6226)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/archived-paint-colors/sw6865

## 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.