Chinese Red
SW 0057 · Sherwin-Williams
RedView Chinese Red SW 0057 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#9E3E33
LRV
11
Family
Red
SW 0057
Color profile
Light value
11 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, peach lean
Family
Red Also reads brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“A timeless hue from the Jazz Age, this deep, saturated red fills a room with bold, dramatic energy and worldly sophistication.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 11 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Chinese RedThis colorChinese RedSherwin-Williams · SW 0057
CoordinatingShiitakeSherwin-Williams · SW 9173CoordinatingDownySherwin-Williams · SW 7002Similar colors
Tap any color to compareChinese Red vs Rave Red
11LRV11
#9E3E33Hex#A13B34
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Chinese Red vs Tanager
11LRV11
#9E3E33Hex#A43834
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Chinese Red vs Brick Paver
11LRV10
#9E3E33Hex#93402F
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Chinese Red vs Flower Pot
11LRV10
#9E3E33Hex#8F4438
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Chinese Red vs Bolero
11LRV9
#9E3E33Hex#903934
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Chinese Red vs Antique Red
11LRV12
#9E3E33Hex#9F4442
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Chinese Red vs Heartthrob
11LRV11
#9E3E33Hex#A82E33
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Chinese Red vs Cajun Red
11LRV10
#9E3E33Hex#8D422F
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareChinese Red vs Cochineal Red
11LRV13
#9E3E33Hex#9E3F31
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Cochineal Red is near-identical · 2 points lighter compared with Chinese Red.
Chinese Red vs Deep Rose
11LRV11
#9E3E33Hex#A0372F
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Deep Rose is very close match · leans redder compared with Chinese Red.
Chinese Red vs Fire Cracker
11LRV11
#9E3E33Hex#A04039
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Fire Cracker is very close match · cooler compared with Chinese Red.
Chinese Red vs Rambutan
11LRV11
#9E3E33Hex#964231
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Rambutan is close match · leans greener compared with Chinese Red.
Chinese Red vs Antique Red
11LRV11
#9E3E33Hex#98463C
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Antique Red is close match · leans greener compared with Chinese Red.
Chinese Red vs Toasted Cranberry
11LRV13
#9E3E33Hex#A2483B
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Toasted Cranberry is close match · 2 points lighter · leans greener compared with Chinese Red.
Chinese Red vs Rum Punch
11LRV11
#9E3E33Hex#AA423A
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Rum Punch is close match · leans redder compared with Chinese Red.
Chinese Red vs Rum Raisin
11LRV12
#9E3E33Hex#A4493D
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Rum Raisin is close match · 1 points lighter · leans greener compared with Chinese Red.
The full strip
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What is the LRV of Chinese Red?
Chinese Red (SW 0057) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 11, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Chinese Red a warm or cool color?
Chinese Red has a warm undertone (warm, peach lean).
Can Chinese Red be used outside?
Yes, Chinese Red is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Chinese Red from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Chinese Red is Cochineal Red (CW-330) by Benjamin Moore, near-identical · 2 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 0057
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