Sherwin Williams Real Red SW 6868
| Official color page: | Real Red SW 6868 |
| Color code: | SW 6868 |
| Color name: | Real Red |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Color 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.
Real Red for bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Real Red for living room
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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Red color shade can create a unique space
Sherwin Williams SW 6868 for bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark real bathrooms.
Sherwin Williams SW 6868 on kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Real Red for exterior
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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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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.
What are Sherwin Williams Real Red undertones?
Red is Sherwin Williams Real Red undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate
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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 colors
cool colors
With a hue of 358° this Red refers 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 a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm Red will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
- Warm Red undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
- Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
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.
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Real Red:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.
Darker shades
Sherwin Williams SW 6868 Real Red
Color comparison
Real Red SW 6868 vs Cherry Tomato SW 6864
Our comparison will assist you in determining which shade will complement your space.
LRV: 13.21%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 11.89%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
Real Red SW 6868 vs Positive Red SW 6871
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LRV: 13.21%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 10.9%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm