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Sherwin Williams Positive Red (SW 6871) Paint Color


Color Name: Positive Red (SW 6871)
Hex Color Code: #AD2C34
RGB Color Code: RGB(173, 44, 52)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 74.6%, 69.9%, 32.2%
Color Family (Hue): Red





About Positive Red (SW 6871) color - its meaning and example


What color is Positive Red (SW 6871)?

Positive Red (SW 6871) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Positive Red (SW 6871) is #AD2C34, and the RGB color code is RGB(173, 44, 52).

In the RGB color model, Positive Red (SW 6871) has a red value of 173, a green value of 44, and a blue value of 52. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 74.6% magenta, 69.9% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 356.3° (degrees), 59.4 % saturation, and 42.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Positive Red (SW 6871) has a hue of 356.3° (degrees), 74.6 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.


Positive Red (SW 6871) is cool or warm?

The color Positive Red (SW 6871) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Positive Red (SW 6871)?

Positive Red (SW 6871) has an LRV of nearly 11. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Positive Red (SW 6871)

Light Color


Compare LRV 11 of Positive Red (SW 6871) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 11 puts Sherwin Williams Positive Red (SW 6871) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Positive Red (SW 6871) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(173, 44, 52)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
44 (17.3%)
Blue
52 (20.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
74.57%
Yellow
69.94%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(356.28deg, 59.4 %, 42.5 %)

Hue
356.28°
Saturation
59.45 %.
Lightness
42.55 %.

RYB

RYB(177, 89, 88)
Red
177 (69.4%)
Yellow
89 (35.0%)
Blue
88 (34.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
356.28°
Saturation
74.57 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 356.28°

W: 17.25 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 18.75

Y : 10.93

Z : 4.37

YXY

Y1 : 10.93

X : 0.55

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 32.16%

M : 82.75%

Y : 79.61%


LRV

~ 10.9 %

Munsell Color System

6.1R 3.8/11.9

CIE-Lab

L : 39.47

A : 52

B : 27.16

CIE-Lch

L : 39.47

C : 58.66

H : 27.57

CIE-Luv

L : 39.47

U : 95

V : 17.47

Hunter-Lab

L : 33.07

A : 43.38

B : 15.31






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Positive Red (SW 6871) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Positive Red (SW 6871) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



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ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


Positive Red (SW 6871) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Positive Red (SW 6871) to Pantone PMS


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ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)


RAL Classic


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ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


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#BF3E50
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ΔE - 7.35 (92.6% similar)
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ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)


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ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)





Paint similar to Positive Red (SW 6871) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Positive Red (SW 6871) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


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ΔE - 0.80 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Positive Red (SW 6871) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Positive Red (SW 6871) to Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints


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#AC3A3E
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ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
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Blaze (PPG13-16)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Behr


Positive Red (SW 6871) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Positive Red (SW 6871) to Behr


#A33F40
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ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Positive Red (SW 6871) - #AD2C34 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Positive Red (SW 6871) - #AD2C34 Color Images and Patterns


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