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Sherwin Williams Real Red (SW 6868) Paint Color


Color Name: Real Red (SW 6868)
Hex Color Code: #BF2D32
RGB Color Code: RGB(191, 45, 50)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 76.4%, 73.8%, 25.1%
Color Family (Hue): Red





About Real Red (SW 6868) color - its meaning and example


What color is Real Red (SW 6868)?

Real Red (SW 6868) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Real Red (SW 6868) is #BF2D32, and the RGB color code is RGB(191, 45, 50).

In the RGB color model, Real Red (SW 6868) has a red value of 191, a green value of 45, and a blue value of 50. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 76.4% magenta, 73.8% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 357.9° (degrees), 61.9 % saturation, and 46.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Real Red (SW 6868) has a hue of 357.9° (degrees), 76.4 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.


Real Red (SW 6868) is cool or warm?

The color Real Red (SW 6868) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Real Red (SW 6868)?

Real Red (SW 6868) has an LRV of nearly 13. 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

Real Red (SW 6868)

Light Color


Compare LRV 13 of Real Red (SW 6868) 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 13 puts Sherwin Williams Real Red (SW 6868) 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


Real Red (SW 6868) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 45, 50)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
45 (17.6%)
Blue
50 (19.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
76.44%
Yellow
73.82%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(357.95deg, 61.9 %, 46.3 %)

Hue
357.95°
Saturation
61.86 %.
Lightness
46.27 %.

RYB

RYB(178, 79, 72)
Red
178 (69.9%)
Yellow
79 (30.8%)
Blue
72 (28.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
357.95°
Saturation
76.44 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 357.95°

W: 17.65 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 23

Y : 13.18

Z : 4.35

YXY

Y1 : 13.18

X : 0.57

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 82.35%

Y : 80.39%


LRV

~ 13.2 %

Munsell Color System

6.9R 4.1/12.9

CIE-Lab

L : 43.04

A : 57.1

B : 33.42

CIE-Lch

L : 43.04

C : 66.16

H : 30.34

CIE-Luv

L : 43.04

U : 109.47

V : 21.9

Hunter-Lab

L : 36.31

A : 49.53

B : 18.31






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Real Red (SW 6868) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Real Red (SW 6868) (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.



#CA3435
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ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Real Red (SW 6868) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Real Red (SW 6868) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Real Red (SW 6868) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Real Red (SW 6868) to Pantone PMS


#BE3A34
PANTONE 180 C
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
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PANTONE 7620 C
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
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PANTONE 186 C
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#CB2C30
PANTONE 711 C
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)


RAL Design


Real Red (SW 6868) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Real Red (SW 6868) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Real Red (SW 6868) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Real Red (SW 6868) to RAL Classic


#CC2C24
RAL 3028 - Pure Red
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#A63437
RAL 3031 - Orient Red
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
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RAL 3033 - Pearl Pink
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#A63D2F
RAL 3016 - Coral Red
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Real Red (SW 6868) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Real Red (SW 6868) to British Standard 4800


#BF3E50
BS 02-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)


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#C91F37
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ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)





Paint similar to Real Red (SW 6868) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Real Red (SW 6868) (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


Real Red (SW 6868) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Real Red (SW 6868) to Sherwin Williams


#BF2D32
Real Red (SW 6868)
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#C33A36
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ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Real Red (SW 6868) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Real Red (SW 6868) to Dunn-Edwards


#BC3033
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ΔE - 0.57 (99.4% similar)
#B33234
Red Contrast (DEA 106)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#AC3235
Red Ink (DEA 151)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Real Red (SW 6868) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Real Red (SW 6868) to Benjamin Moore


#B82D33
Neon Red (2087-10)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#C92E2E
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ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#CA2C2C
Ruby Red (2001-10)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)





Valspar


Real Red (SW 6868) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Real Red (SW 6868) to Valspar


#BF3934
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ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
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Red Bliss (1010-1)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)


Behr


Real Red (SW 6868) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Real Red (SW 6868) to Behr


#BE3C37
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ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
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100 Mph (P170-7)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Real Red (SW 6868) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Real Red (SW 6868) to PPG Paints


#AC3A3E
Red Gumball (PPG1187-7)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
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Rum Punch (PPG1190-7)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
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Teaberry Blossom (PPG1189-7)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
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Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7)
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Real Red (SW 6868) - #BF2D32 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 Real Red (SW 6868) - #BF2D32 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#BF2D32
Real Red (SW 6868)
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#AD2C34
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