Dynamo
SW 6841 · Sherwin-Williams
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#953D68
LRV
11
Family
Purple
SW 6841
Color profile
Light value
11 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, red lean
Family
Purple Also reads red
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 11, Dynamo is a dark red that absorbs most light. Dynamo carries a cool undertone. It sits between red and purple. Sherwin-Williams files Dynamo under Red.”— 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 DynamoThis colorDynamoSherwin-Williams · SW 6841
CoordinatingShell WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 8917CoordinatingStay in LimeSherwin-Williams · SW 9032CoordinatingIbis WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7000Similar colors
Tap any color to compareDynamo vs Forward Fuchsia
11LRV9
#953D68Hex#92345B
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Dynamo vs Juneberry
11LRV9
#953D68Hex#854158
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Dynamo vs Framboise
11LRV8
#953D68Hex#7C3655
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Dynamo vs Hot
11LRV14
#953D68Hex#AC4362
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Dynamo vs Grandeur Plum
11LRV14
#953D68Hex#92576F
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Dynamo vs Cerise
11LRV10
#953D68Hex#99324E
PurpleFamilyRed
cool, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Dynamo vs Ruby Shade
11LRV15
#953D68Hex#A2566F
PurpleFamilyPink
cool, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Dynamo vs Exuberant Pink
11LRV17
#953D68Hex#B54D7F
PurpleFamilyPink
cool, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Dynamo vs Berry Bush
11LRV14
#953D68Hex#8D5869
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareDynamo vs Royal Flush
11LRV12
#953D68Hex#A0365F
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Royal Flush is close match · 1 points lighter · warmer compared with Dynamo.
Dynamo vs Magenta Manicure
11LRV8
#953D68Hex#8C2D60
PurpleFamilyPink
cool, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Magenta Manicure is close match · 2 points darker · leans redder compared with Dynamo.
Dynamo vs Cerise
11LRV14
#953D68Hex#A54976
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Cerise is close match · 3 points lighter compared with Dynamo.
Dynamo, answered
What is the LRV of Dynamo?
Dynamo (SW 6841) 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 Dynamo a warm or cool color?
Dynamo has a cool undertone (cool, red lean).
Can Dynamo be used outside?
Yes, Dynamo is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Dynamo from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Dynamo is Royal Flush (2076-20) by Benjamin Moore, close match · 1 points lighter · warmer.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6841
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