Sherwin Williams Scarlet SW 2907 paint color review
Let’s dive into a full Scarlet paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 2907. Find out if this gorgeous warm red paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
| Official color page: | Scarlet SW 2907 |
| Color code: | SW 2907 |
| Color name: | Scarlet |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
Scarlet 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.
Scarlet 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
Scarlet 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.
Scarlet 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.
Scarlet reviews
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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.
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LRV of Scarlet
Scarlet SW 2907 has an LRV of 12% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).
Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 12.00% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.
What are Sherwin Williams Scarlet undertones?
Red is Sherwin Williams Scarlet 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
HEX value
HEX value:
#B5001A
RGB code:
181, 0, 26
Is Sherwin Williams Scarlet SW 2907 cool or warm?
With a hue of 351° this Red refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 2907 Scarlet HSL code: 351, 100%, 35%
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 Scarlet:
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 2907 Scarlet
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.
Sherwin Williams SW 2907 Scarlet
Color comparison
Scarlet SW 2907 vs Cardinal SW 2908
Wondering how these two paint colors differ? Let us help you choose the perfect paint color for your home with our comparison.
Scarlet SW 2907 vs Red Door SW 2910
Unsure what shade is the better choice for your design? We've highlighted the differences of these two colors to help you determine which one will best suit your space.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #b5001a |  |
| RGB Decimal | 181, 0, 26 | |
| RGB Percent | 70.98%, 0.00%, 10.20% | |
| HSV | Hue: 351° Saturation: 100.0% Value: 70.98% | |
| HSL | hsl(351, 100, 35) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 100.0 Yellow: 85.64 Key: 29.02 | |
| YIQ | Y: 57.083 I: 99.503 Q: 46.379 | |
| XYZ | X: 19.245 Y: 9.902 Z: 1.875 | |
| CIE Lab | L:37.665 a:62.289 b:40.88 | |
| CIE Luv | L:37.665 u:120.511 v:22.331 | |
| Decimal | 11862042 | |
| Hunter lab | 31.467, 54.103, 18.494 | |
