Sherwin Williams Positive Red SW 6871

What are Sherwin Williams Positive Red undertones?

The undertone of Positive 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Positive Red SW 6871 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 356° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6871 Positive Red HSL code: 356, 59%, 43%

• 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 Positive 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 Positive 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 6871
Positive Red

• SW 6865
  Gypsy Red

  

• SW 6592
  Grenadine

  

• SW 6599
  Begonia

  

• SW 6859
  Feverish Pink

  

• SW 6868
  Real Red

  

Darker shades

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Positive Red

• SW 7588
  Show Stopper

  

• SW 6866
  Heartthrob

  

• SW 2906
  Crimson Red

  

• SW 6861
  Radish

  

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 Positive Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 176, such as Sherwin Williams Tidewater and Mountain Stream.

SW 6871
Positive Red

• SW 6477
  Tidewater

  

• SW 7612
  Mountain Stream

  

• SW 6229
  Tempe Star

  

• SW 7133
  Faraway Blue

  

• SW 6504
  Sky High

  

• SW 7131
  Brooklet

  

• SW 6474
  Raging Sea

  

LRV of Positive Red

Positive Red has an LRV of 10.9% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#ad2c34
RGB Decimal	173, 44, 52
RGB Percent	67.84%, 17.25%, 20.39%
HSV	Hue: 356° Saturation: 74.57% Value: 67.84%
HSL	hsl(356, 59, 43)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 74.57 Yellow: 69.94 Key: 32.16
YIQ	Y: 83.483 I: 74.3 Q: 29.778
XYZ	X: 18.756 Y: 10.936 Z: 4.371
CIE Lab	L:39.473 a:51.989 b:27.161
CIE Luv	L:39.473 u:94.986 v:17.478
Decimal	11349044
Hunter Lab	33.07, 43.365, 15.312