Sherwin Williams Real Red SW 6868
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- Sherwin Williams SW 6868 on kitchen cabinets (1 photo)
- Real Red for exterior (3 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Real Red reviews (4 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Real Red undertones?
- Is Real Red SW 6868 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Real Red
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Real Red SW 6868
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| 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?
Sherwin Williams Real Red SW 6868 is a clear, high-energy red with a warm undertone that keeps it from looking berry-toned or blue. It reads much like a classic lacquered red—bold, clean, and immediately noticeable—especially in bright daylight. Use it on a front door, dining room chairs, a powder-room vanity, or one carefully chosen accent wall rather than across every wall of a large room. North-facing spaces can make it appear slightly deeper, while warm lamps and evening sun pull forward its orange-red warmth. Crisp warm white trim, natural oak, aged brass, black accents, and deep green details give this shade a grounded setting.
Sherwin Williams SW 6868 on kitchen cabinets
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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Real Red for exterior (3 photos)
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 red hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Sherwin Williams Real Red reviews (4 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 Real Red undertones?
Real Red is a midtone, 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:
191, 45, 50
Is Sherwin Williams Real Red cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 358° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
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.
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 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 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
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| 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
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Red
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Ruby Red
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Strawberry Red
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Poppy
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Exotic Red
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Chili Pepper
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P160-7
Stiletto Love
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Shy Cherry
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Positive Red
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