# Sherwin Williams Lusty Red

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/lusty-red-sw-6863](https://plan-home.com/color/lusty-red-sw-6863)

Sherwin Williams Lusty Red SW 6863 is a medium-deep red with a muted, slightly cool cast rather than an orange-leaning brightness. Its strong saturation gives it presence on a front door, dining room wall, or built-in cabinet, while the softened value keeps it from reading as sharply vivid. In daylight, Lusty Red shows a clear, grounded red character; in lower light, it appears deeper and more shadowed. Pair this color with warm off-whites, charcoal gray, natural oak, or aged brass for contrast that does not compete with the red. Use it as an accent when the room needs a concentrated hit of color, or commit to it on cabinetry in a space with ample light.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Lusty Red
- **Color code:** SW 6863
- **HEX:** #b1383d
- **RGB:** 177, 56, 61
- **LRV:** 12.57%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Red
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 358° Saturation: 68.36% Value: 69.41%
- **HSL:** hsl(358, 52, 46)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 68.36 Yellow: 65.54 Key: 30.59
- **YIQ:** Y: 92.749 I: 70.497 Q: 27.152
- **XYZ:** X: 20.39 Y: 12.515 Z: 5.756
- **CIE Lab:** L:42.023 a:49.214 b:24.981
- **CIE Luv:** L:42.023 u:89.609 v:17.163
- **Decimal:** 11614269
- **Hunter Lab:** 35.377, 40.971, 15.118

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Gypsy Red](https://plan-home.com/color/gypsy-red-sw-6865)
- [Benjamin Moore Ladybug Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ladybug-red-1322)
- [Benjamin Moore Chili Pepper](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chili-pepper-2004-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Positive Red](https://plan-home.com/color/positive-red-sw-6871)
- [RAL Classic Orient red](https://plan-home.com/color/orient-red-ral-3031)
- [Benjamin Moore Moroccan Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-moroccan-red-1309)
- [Benjamin Moore Exotic Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-exotic-red-2086-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Poppy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-poppy-1315)
- [Benjamin Moore Hot Tamale](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hot-tamale-csp-1155)
- [Benjamin Moore Greenhow Vermillion](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-greenhow-vermillion-cw-340)
- [Benjamin Moore Neon Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-neon-red-2087-10)
- [Behr No More Drama](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-no-more-drama)
- [Sherwin Williams Heartthrob](https://plan-home.com/color/heartthrob-sw-6866)
- [Benjamin Moore Lyons Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lyons-red-cc-68)
- [Sherwin Williams Cherry Tomato](https://plan-home.com/color/cherry-tomato-sw-6864)
- [Sherwin Williams Red Tomato](https://plan-home.com/color/red-tomato-sw-6607)
- [Sherwin Williams Tanager](https://plan-home.com/color/tanager-sw-6601)
- [Benjamin Moore Bonaparte](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bonaparte-cc-64)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Heartfelt](https://plan-home.com/color/heartfelt-sw-6586)
- [Sherwin Williams Pink Flamingo](https://plan-home.com/color/pink-flamingo-sw-0080)
- [Sherwin Williams Gypsy Red](https://plan-home.com/color/gypsy-red-sw-6865)
- [Sherwin Williams Grenadine](https://plan-home.com/color/grenadine-sw-6592)
- [Sherwin Williams Begonia](https://plan-home.com/color/begonia-sw-6599)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Poinsettia](https://plan-home.com/color/poinsettia-sw-6594)
- [Sherwin Williams Heartthrob](https://plan-home.com/color/heartthrob-sw-6866)
- [Sherwin Williams Show Stopper](https://plan-home.com/color/show-stopper-sw-7588)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Teal Stencil](https://plan-home.com/color/teal-stencil-sw-0018)
- [Sherwin Williams Interesting Aqua](https://plan-home.com/color/interesting-aqua-sw-6220)
- [Sherwin Williams Aqua-Sphere](https://plan-home.com/color/aqua-sphere-sw-7613)
- [Sherwin Williams Mediterranean](https://plan-home.com/color/mediterranean-sw-7617)
- [Sherwin Williams Whirlpool](https://plan-home.com/color/whirlpool-sw-9135)
- [Sherwin Williams Labradorite](https://plan-home.com/color/labradorite-sw-7619)
- [Sherwin Williams Rookwood Sash Green](https://plan-home.com/color/rookwood-sash-green-sw-2810)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/archived-paint-colors/sw6863

## 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.