# Sherwin Williams Rave Red

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/rave-red-sw-6608](https://plan-home.com/color/rave-red-sw-6608)

Sherwin Williams Rave Red SW 6608 is a deep, earthy red with a noticeable brown cast that keeps it from reading overly bright or cherry-toned. Its saturated mid-to-dark value gives walls a grounded presence, especially in dining rooms, libraries, or smaller powder rooms where a strong color can feel intentional. In bright daylight, Rave Red shows its warm red character more clearly, while evening light can draw out its deeper, slightly muted quality. Pair it with warm white trim, dark wood furniture, aged brass, and natural leather for a layered, collected look. It can also make a handsome statement on a front door, built-in cabinetry, or a single accent wall.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Rave Red
- **Color code:** SW 6608
- **HEX:** #a13b34
- **RGB:** 161, 59, 52
- **LRV:** 11.00%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Red
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** 2017 Unbounded

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 4° Saturation: 67.7% Value: 63.14%
- **HSL:** hsl(4, 51, 42)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 63.35 Yellow: 67.7 Key: 36.86
- **YIQ:** Y: 88.7 I: 63.031 Q: 19.398
- **XYZ:** X: 16.883 Y: 10.955 Z: 4.473
- **CIE Lab:** L:39.505 a:41.822 b:26.686
- **CIE Luv:** L:39.505 u:76.593 v:19.641
- **Decimal:** 10566452
- **Hunter Lab:** 33.099, 33.129, 15.156

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Tanager](https://plan-home.com/color/tanager-sw-6601)
- [Benjamin Moore Deep Rose](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-deep-rose-2004-10)
- [Behr Fire Cracker](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fire-cracker)
- [Sherwin Williams Chinese Red](https://plan-home.com/color/chinese-red-sw-0057)
- [RAL Classic Pearl pink](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-pink-ral-3033)
- [Benjamin Moore Smoldering Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-smoldering-red-2007-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Hot Tamale](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hot-tamale-csp-1155)
- [Benjamin Moore Cochineal Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cochineal-red-cw-330)
- [RAL Classic Coral red](https://plan-home.com/color/coral-red-ral-3016)
- [Benjamin Moore Sangria](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sangria-2006-20)
- [Benjamin Moore King's Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-kings-red-cw-335)
- [RAL Classic Orient red](https://plan-home.com/color/orient-red-ral-3031)
- [Benjamin Moore Merlot Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-merlot-red-2006-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Bonaparte](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bonaparte-cc-64)
- [Benjamin Moore Shy Cherry](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-shy-cherry-2007-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Heartthrob](https://plan-home.com/color/heartthrob-sw-6866)
- [Sherwin Williams Cherry Tomato](https://plan-home.com/color/cherry-tomato-sw-6864)
- [Behr Morocco Red](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-morocco-red)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Red Tomato](https://plan-home.com/color/red-tomato-sw-6607)
- [Sherwin Williams Peppery](https://plan-home.com/color/peppery-sw-6615)
- [Sherwin Williams Jalapeño](https://plan-home.com/color/jalapeno-sw-6629)
- [Sherwin Williams Ablaze](https://plan-home.com/color/ablaze-sw-6870)
- [Sherwin Williams Habanero Chile](https://plan-home.com/color/habanero-chile-sw-7589)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Chinese Red](https://plan-home.com/color/chinese-red-sw-0057)
- [Sherwin Williams Fired Brick](https://plan-home.com/color/fired-brick-sw-6335)
- [Sherwin Williams Bolero](https://plan-home.com/color/bolero-sw-7600)
- [Sherwin Williams Roycroft Copper Red](https://plan-home.com/color/roycroft-copper-red-sw-2839)
- [Sherwin Williams Brick Paver](https://plan-home.com/color/brick-paver-sw-7599)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Tradewind](https://plan-home.com/color/tradewind-sw-6218)
- [Sherwin Williams Still Water](https://plan-home.com/color/still-water-sw-6223)
- [Sherwin Williams Stargazer](https://plan-home.com/color/stargazer-sw-9635)
- [Sherwin Williams Blustery Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/blustery-sky-sw-9140)
- [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)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/red-paint-colors/sw6608

## 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.