Sherwin Williams Scarlet SW 2907
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- Scarlet for bedroom (1 photo)
- Scarlet for living room (7 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Scarlet for bathroom (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 2907 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Scarlet reviews (9 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Scarlet undertones?
- Is Scarlet SW 2907 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Scarlet
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Scarlet SW 2907
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Scarlet SW 2907 |
| Code: | SW 2907 |
| Name: | Scarlet |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Scarlet?
Sherwin Williams Scarlet SW 2907 is a deep, high-impact red with strong saturation and a subtle darkened edge that keeps it from reading bright or orange. Its #b5001a color value gives it a concentrated red appearance that can look especially rich in lower light, while daylight brings out its clearer red character. Scarlet is best used where a bold field of color is wanted: a front door, dining room accent wall, painted interior door, or a small powder room. Pair it with crisp white trim for contrast, charcoal or black for a graphic look, or warm wood and aged brass for added depth.
Scarlet for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing red shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Scarlet for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this red shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 2907 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm dark red real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 2907 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
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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Sherwin Williams Scarlet reviews (9 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 Scarlet undertones?
Scarlet 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:
181, 0, 26
Is Sherwin Williams Scarlet cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 351° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
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 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 Scarlet
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 Scarlet:
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 2907
Scarlet
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 Scarlet with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 171, such as Sherwin Williams Country Squire and Clover.
LRV of Scarlet
Scarlet has an LRV of 12% 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 12%, 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 | #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 |
Color equivalents
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Carmine red
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Signal red
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Red Door
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Neon Red
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HC-181
Heritage Red
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Real Red
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Red Obsession
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Positive Red
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Heartthrob
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CSP-1155
Hot Tamale
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2086-10
Exotic Red
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Redwing
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RAL 3033
Pearl pink
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