Sherwin Williams Antique Red (SW 7587) Paint Color

What color is Antique Red (SW 7587)?

Antique Red (SW 7587) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Antique Red (SW 7587) is #9F4442, and the RGB color code is RGB(159, 68, 66).

In the RGB color model, Antique Red (SW 7587) has a red value of 159, a green value of 68, and a blue value of 66. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 57.2% magenta, 58.5% yellow, and 37.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 1.3° (degrees), 41.3 % saturation, and 44.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Antique Red (SW 7587) has a hue of 1.3° (degrees), 58.5 % saturation and 62.4 % brightness/value.

Antique Red (SW 7587) is cool or warm?

The color Antique Red (SW 7587) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Antique Red (SW 7587)?

Antique Red (SW 7587) has an LRV of nearly 12. 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.

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 12 puts Sherwin Williams Antique Red (SW 7587) 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.