# Sherwin Williams Stop

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/stop-sw-6869](https://plan-home.com/color/stop-sw-6869)

Sherwin Williams Stop SW 6869 is a clear, high-energy red with the familiar punch of a freshly painted stop sign. It reads bright rather than earthy, with a crisp warm undertone that keeps it from looking burgundy or brick-like. This is best used with intention: on a front door, a painted chair, a pantry door, or a small run of cabinetry where its intensity has room to stand out. In strong daylight, Stop looks especially vivid and clean, while warm evening bulbs can bring out a slightly richer, orange-red cast. Pair it with soft warm white walls, black hardware, natural oak, or charcoal stone to give the red a grounded backdrop.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Stop
- **Color code:** SW 6869
- **HEX:** #c33a36
- **RGB:** 195, 58, 54
- **LRV:** 14.96%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Red
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** ABC's and 123's

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 2° Saturation: 72.31% Value: 76.47%
- **HSL:** hsl(2, 57, 49)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 70.26 Yellow: 72.31 Key: 23.53
- **YIQ:** Y: 98.507 I: 82.924 Q: 27.736
- **XYZ:** X: 24.687 Y: 14.898 Z: 5.065
- **CIE Lab:** L:45.494 a:53.955 b:34.097
- **CIE Luv:** L:45.494 u:104.757 v:24.131
- **Decimal:** 12794422
- **Hunter Lab:** 38.598, 46.621, 19.239

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Flirt Alert](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-flirt-alert)
- [Benjamin Moore Strawberry Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-strawberry-red-2003-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-red-2000-10)
- [Behr 100 Mph](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-100-mph)
- [Benjamin Moore Ruby Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ruby-red-2001-10)
- [Sherwin Williams Ablaze](https://plan-home.com/color/ablaze-sw-6870)
- [Sherwin Williams Real Red](https://plan-home.com/color/real-red-sw-6868)
- [Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cornwallis-red-cw-315)
- [Sherwin Williams Habanero Chile](https://plan-home.com/color/habanero-chile-sw-7589)
- [Sherwin Williams Red Obsession](https://plan-home.com/color/red-obsession-sw-7590)
- [Behr Stiletto Love](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-stiletto-love)
- [Benjamin Moore Vermilion](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-vermilion-2002-10)
- [Sherwin Williams Fireworks](https://plan-home.com/color/fireworks-sw-6867)
- [Benjamin Moore Tomato Tango](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tomato-tango-csp-1145)
- [Benjamin Moore Million Dollar Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-million-dollar-red-2003-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Geranium](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-geranium-1307)
- [Benjamin Moore Red Parrot](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-red-parrot-1308)
- [RAL Classic Pure red](https://plan-home.com/color/pure-red-ral-3028)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Full Bloom](https://plan-home.com/color/full-bloom-sw-9700)
- [Sherwin Williams Coral Reef](https://plan-home.com/color/coral-reef-sw-6606)
- [Sherwin Williams Lei Flower](https://plan-home.com/color/lei-flower-sw-6613)
- [Sherwin Williams Fireworks](https://plan-home.com/color/fireworks-sw-6867)
- [Sherwin Williams Gladiola](https://plan-home.com/color/gladiola-sw-6875)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Cherry Tomato](https://plan-home.com/color/cherry-tomato-sw-6864)
- [Sherwin Williams Red Obsession](https://plan-home.com/color/red-obsession-sw-7590)
- [Sherwin Williams Tanager](https://plan-home.com/color/tanager-sw-6601)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Surf Green](https://plan-home.com/color/surf-green-sw-6473)
- [Sherwin Williams Powder Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/powder-blue-sw-2863)
- [Sherwin Williams Hinting Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/hinting-blue-sw-6519)
- [Sherwin Williams Watery](https://plan-home.com/color/watery-sw-6478)
- [Sherwin Williams Aquaverde](https://plan-home.com/color/aquaverde-sw-9051)
- [Sherwin Williams Tidewater](https://plan-home.com/color/tidewater-sw-6477)
- [Sherwin Williams Mountain Stream](https://plan-home.com/color/mountain-stream-sw-7612)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/orange-paint-colors/sw6869

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.