Sherwin Williams Real Red SW 6868
| Official page: | Real Red SW 6868 |
| Code: | SW 6868 |
| Name: | Real Red |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Teen Space |
What color is Sherwin Williams Real Red?
Step into a world of passion and energy with Sherwin Williams Real Red (SW 6868). This captivating hue brings warmth and vibrancy to any space, making it ideal for areas where you want to create a bold statement. Imagine a dining room adorned with this rich color, enticing guests to linger over delicious meals and engaging conversations. Or picture a lively home office that invigorates your creativity and productivity with its fiery presence. Real Red finds its perfect match in places that seek to exude confidence, allure, and a touch of drama – a color that truly ignites the senses.
Sherwin Williams SW 6868 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Real Red for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Sherwin Williams Real Red reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this 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 Real Red undertones?
The undertone of Real 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#BF2D32
RGB code:
191, 45, 50
Is Sherwin Williams Real Red SW 6868 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 358° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6868 Real Red HSL code: 358, 62%, 46%
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.
- 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.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Real 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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Real 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 6868
Real Red
Darker shades
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 Real Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 178, such as Sherwin Williams Carefree and Cascades.
LRV of Real Red
Real Red has an LRV of 13.21% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 13.21%, 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 | #bf2d32 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 191, 45, 50 | |
| RGB Percent | 74.90%, 17.65%, 19.61% | |
| HSV | Hue: 358° Saturation: 76.44% Value: 74.9% | |
| HSL | hsl(358, 62, 46) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 76.44 Yellow: 73.82 Key: 25.1 | |
| YIQ | Y: 89.224 I: 85.395 Q: 32.44 | |
| XYZ | X: 23.002 Y: 13.187 Z: 4.351 | |
| CIE Lab | L:43.044 a:57.091 b:33.423 | |
| CIE Luv | L:43.044 u:109.452 v:21.912 | |
| Decimal | 12528946 | |
| Hunter Lab | 36.314, 49.519, 18.316 | |
Color equivalents
2087-10
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P150-7
Flirt Alert
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Gypsy Red
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SW 6869
Stop
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SW 6864
Cherry Tomato
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2000-10
Red
Benjamin Moore
2003-10
Million Dollar Red
Benjamin Moore
2001-10
Ruby Red
Benjamin Moore
2003-20
Strawberry Red
Benjamin Moore
1315
Poppy
Benjamin Moore
SW 6863
Lusty Red
Sherwin Williams
2086-10
Exotic Red
Benjamin Moore
2004-20
Chili Pepper
Benjamin Moore
P160-7
Stiletto Love
Behr
2007-20
Shy Cherry
Benjamin Moore
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Positive Red
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CSP-1155
Hot Tamale
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