Sherwin Williams Red Door SW 2910
| Official page: | Red Door SW 2910 |
| Code: | SW 2910 |
| Name: | Red Door |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Red Door?
Welcome to a space adorned with the vibrant Sherwin Williams SW 2910 Red Door. This bold hue brings warmth and energy to any room, creating a focal point that exudes confidence and style. Pair this rich red color with complementary tones such as SW 7004 Snowbound for a classic, elegant look, or combine it with SW 6204 Sea Salt for a modern, sophisticated aesthetic. Whether used on an exterior entryway or an interior accent wall, SW 2910 Red Door is sure to make a statement and elevate your space to new heights.
Red Door for bedroom
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Red Door for living room
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Sherwin Williams SW 2910 for bathroom
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Sherwin Williams SW 2910 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Sherwin Williams Red Door reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Red Door undertones?
The undertone of Red Door 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#AC0000
RGB code:
172, 0, 0
Is Sherwin Williams Red Door SW 2910 cool or warm?
With a hue of 0° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 2910 Red Door HSL code: 0, 100%, 34%
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 Red Door
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 Red Door:
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.
Darker shades
SW 2910
Red Door
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 Red Door with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 180, such as Sherwin Williams Country Squire and Undercool.
LRV of Red Door
Red Door has an LRV of 4.42% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 4.42%, 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 | #ac0000 | |
| RGB Decimal | 172, 0, 0 | |
| RGB Percent | 67.45%, 0.00%, 0.00% | |
| HSV | Hue: 0° Saturation: 100.0% Value: 67.45% | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 100, 34) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 100.0 Yellow: 100.0 Key: 32.55 | |
| YIQ | Y: 51.428 I: 102.495 Q: 36.384 | |
| XYZ | X: 17.015 Y: 8.774 Z: 0.798 | |
| CIE Lab | L:35.545 a:59.623 b:49.875 | |
| CIE Luv | L:35.545 u:116.844 v:25.207 | |
| Decimal | 11272192 | |
| Hunter Lab | 29.62, 50.704, 19.138 |
Color equivalents
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RAL 3000
Flame red
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Redwing
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Scarlet
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HC-181
Heritage Red
Benjamin Moore

RAL 3002
Carmine red
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Cardinal
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RAL 3001
Signal red
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RAL 3013
Tomato red
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Chanticleer
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Smoldering Red
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2003-10
Million Dollar Red
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RAL 3033
Pearl pink
RAL Classic

2006-10
Merlot Red
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Vermilion
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2004-10
Deep Rose
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RAL 3016
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