Sherwin Williams Real Red (SW 6868) Paint Color

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.

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.