Enigma
SW 6018 · Sherwin-Williams
BrownView Enigma SW 6018 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#8B7C7E
LRV
21
Family
Brown
SW 6018
Color profile
Light value
21 · Deep
Undertone
Warm warm, red lean
Family
Brown Also reads purple
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 21, Enigma is a dark red that absorbs most light. Enigma carries a warm undertone. It sits between red and purple, with a hint of pink. Sherwin-Williams files Enigma under Purple.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 21 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around EnigmaThis colorEnigmaSherwin-Williams · SW 6018
CoordinatingDreamy WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 6021CoordinatingMineral GraySherwin-Williams · SW 2740CoordinatingSmart WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 6007Similar colors
Tap any color to compareEnigma vs Soulmate
21LRV20
#8B7C7EHex#85777B
BrownFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Enigma vs Renwick Heather
21LRV21
#8B7C7EHex#8B7D7B
BrownFamilyGray
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach cast
Enigma vs Chinchilla
21LRV20
#8B7C7EHex#867875
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Enigma vs Sensuous Gray
21LRV21
#8B7C7EHex#837D7F
BrownFamilyGray
warm, red leanUndertonecool, red cast
Enigma vs Poised Taupe
21LRV22
#8B7C7EHex#8C7E78
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Enigma vs Socialite
21LRV20
#8B7C7EHex#907676
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Enigma vs Mink
21LRV21
#8B7C7EHex#847B77
BrownFamilyGray
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Enigma vs Special Gray
21LRV19
#8B7C7EHex#7B787D
BrownFamilyGray
warm, red leanUndertonecool, pink cast
Enigma vs Coquina
21LRV28
#8B7C7EHex#9D8D8E
BrownFamilyGray
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Enigma vs Grapy
21LRV16
#8B7C7EHex#786E70
BrownFamilyGray
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareEnigma vs Urban Lift
21LRV22
#8B7C7EHex#887E80
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red cast
Urban Lift is very close match · leans greener compared with Enigma.
Enigma vs Classy Plum
21LRV22
#8B7C7EHex#887E82
BrownFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonecool, red cast
Classy Plum is very close match · cooler compared with Enigma.
Enigma vs Choo Choo
21LRV19
#8B7C7EHex#867578
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Choo Choo is close match · 2 points darker compared with Enigma.
Enigma vs Frozen in Time
21LRV25
#8B7C7EHex#928187
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Frozen in Time is close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Enigma.
Enigma vs Pewter Mug
21LRV23
#8B7C7EHex#8B8283
BrownFamilyGray
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red cast
Pewter Mug is close match · 2 points lighter · leans greener compared with Enigma.
Enigma vs Cinnamon Slate
21LRV20
#8B7C7EHex#897475
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Cinnamon Slate is close match · 2 points darker · leans redder compared with Enigma.
Enigma vs Gothic Purple
21LRV24
#8B7C7EHex#92838A
BrownFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Gothic Purple is close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Enigma.
Enigma vs Brassica
21LRV24
#8B7C7EHex#8D838C
BrownFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Brassica is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Enigma.
Enigma vs Ashen Violet
21LRV18
#8B7C7EHex#827072
BrownFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Ashen Violet is close match · 4 points darker compared with Enigma.
Enigma, answered
What is the LRV of Enigma?
Enigma (SW 6018) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 21, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Enigma a warm or cool color?
Enigma has a warm undertone (warm, red lean).
Can Enigma be used outside?
Yes, Enigma is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Enigma from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Enigma is Urban Lift (T582) by Valspar, very close match · leans greener.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6018
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