Sherwin Williams Pompeii Red SW 2911
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- Pompeii Red for bedroom (1 photo)
- Pompeii Red for living room (7 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Pompeii Red for bathroom (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 2911 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Pompeii Red reviews (9 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Pompeii Red undertones?
- Is Pompeii Red SW 2911 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Pompeii Red
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Pompeii Red SW 2911
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Pompeii Red SW 2911 |
| Code: | SW 2911 |
| Name: | Pompeii Red |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Pompeii Red?
Sherwin Williams Pompeii Red SW 2911 is a deep, highly saturated red with a clean, direct red character rather than a softened or muted finish. Its #940000 color value gives it substantial depth, so it can read almost wine-dark in low light while showing a stronger red presence in brighter daylight. Pompeii Red is best used where a concentrated hit of color is wanted, such as a dining room accent wall, front door, powder room, or painted built-in. Pair it with warm white trim, charcoal, black metal, or natural walnut to give the red a grounded contrast. On a larger wall, ample daylight and lighter neighboring surfaces help keep this shade from feeling too heavy.
Pompeii Red for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing red shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Pompeii Red for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this red shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 2911 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm dark red real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 2911 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm red hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Pompeii Red reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this red that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Pompeii Red undertones?
Pompeii Red is a deep, clear earthy red. 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:
148, 0, 0
Is Sherwin Williams Pompeii Red cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 0° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 2911 Pompeii Red HSL code: 0, 100%, 29%
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 Pompeii 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 Pompeii 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 2911
Pompeii Red
Darker shades
SW 2911
Pompeii Red
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 Pompeii Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 180, such as Sherwin Williams Country Squire and Undercool.
LRV of Pompeii Red
Pompeii Red has an LRV of 3.99% 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 3.99%, 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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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #940000 |
| RGB Decimal | 148, 0, 0 |
| RGB Percent | 58.04%, 0.00%, 0.00% |
| HSV | Hue: 0° Saturation: 100.0% Value: 58.04% |
| HSL | hsl(0, 100, 29) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 100.0 Yellow: 100.0 Key: 41.96 |
| YIQ | Y: 44.252 I: 88.193 Q: 31.307 |
| XYZ | X: 12.214 Y: 6.298 Z: 0.573 |
| CIE Lab | L:30.152 a:53.385 b:43.797 |
| CIE Luv | L:30.152 u:99.117 v:21.383 |
| Decimal | 9699328 |
| Hunter Lab | 25.096, 42.96, 16.214 |
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