Hot
SW 6843 · Sherwin-Williams
PurpleView Hot SW 6843 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#AC4362
LRV
14
Family
Purple
SW 6843
Color profile
Light value
14 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, red lean
Family
Purple Also reads red
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 14, Hot is a dark red that absorbs most light. Hot carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Hot under Red.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 14 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around HotThis colorHotSherwin-Williams · SW 6843
CoordinatingShell WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 8917CoordinatingTantalizing TealSherwin-Williams · SW 6937CoordinatingIbis WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7000Similar colors
Tap any color to compareHot vs Gala Pink
14LRV15
#AC4362Hex#B04B63
PurpleFamilyPink
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Hot vs Cherries Jubilee
14LRV12
#AC4362Hex#AB3C51
PurpleFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Hot vs Valentine
14LRV12
#AC4362Hex#A53A4E
PurpleFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Hot vs Ruby Shade
14LRV15
#AC4362Hex#A2566F
PurpleFamilyPink
warm, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Hot vs Heartfelt
14LRV17
#AC4362Hex#BD4C5F
PurpleFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Hot vs Cerise
14LRV10
#AC4362Hex#99324E
PurpleFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Hot vs Kirsch Red
14LRV12
#AC4362Hex#974953
PurpleFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Hot vs Exuberant Pink
14LRV17
#AC4362Hex#B54D7F
PurpleFamilyPink
warm, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Hot vs Forward Fuchsia
14LRV9
#AC4362Hex#92345B
PurpleFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Hot vs Dynamo
14LRV11
#AC4362Hex#953D68
PurpleFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareHot vs Heart'S Desire
14LRV13
#AC4362Hex#AC3E5F
PurpleFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Heart'S Desire is very close match · leans redder compared with Hot.
Hot vs Pink Corsage
14LRV16
#AC4362Hex#B24668
PurpleFamilyPink
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Pink Corsage is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Hot.
Hot vs Aniline Red
14LRV14
#AC4362Hex#AF405B
PurpleFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Aniline Red is very close match · warmer compared with Hot.
Hot vs Fuchsia Flock
14LRV14
#AC4362Hex#AB446B
PurpleFamilyPink
warm, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Fuchsia Flock is close match · cooler compared with Hot.
Hot vs Very Berry
14LRV16
#AC4362Hex#B7476E
PurpleFamilyPink
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Very Berry is close match · 2 points lighter · leans redder compared with Hot.
Hot vs Glorious
14LRV16
#AC4362Hex#BC4666
PurpleFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Glorious is close match · 2 points lighter · leans redder compared with Hot.
Hot vs Glamorous
14LRV17
#AC4362Hex#B74E64
PurpleFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Glamorous is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Hot.
Hot vs Lake Red No.W92
14LRV17
#AC4362Hex#BC4C68
PurpleFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Lake Red No.W92 is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Hot.
Hot vs Hot Pink
14LRV15
#AC4362Hex#AC4D74
PurpleFamilyPink
warm, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Hot Pink is close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Hot.
The full strip
Light to dark · hover to open a colorHot, answered
What is the LRV of Hot?
Hot (SW 6843) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 14, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Hot a warm or cool color?
Hot has a warm undertone (warm, red lean).
Can Hot be used outside?
Yes, Hot is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Hot from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Hot is Heart'S Desire (PPG1183-7) by PPG, very close match · leans redder.
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