Positive Red
SW 6871 · Sherwin-Williams
RedView Positive Red SW 6871 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#AD2C34
LRV
11
Family
Red
SW 6871
Color profile
Light value
11 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, peach lean
Family
Red
Availability
Interior & exterior
“Warm undertones wake up this cherry red. Use this shade for an accent wall to add a dose of vibrancy to your space.”— 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 Positive RedThis colorPositive RedSherwin-Williams · SW 6871
CoordinatingToque WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7003CoordinatingGauntlet GraySherwin-Williams · SW 7019CoordinatingIbis WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7000Similar colors
Tap any color to comparePositive Red vs Heartthrob
11LRV11
#AD2C34Hex#A82E33
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Positive Red vs Show Stopper
11LRV10
#AD2C34Hex#A42E37
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Positive Red vs Tanager
11LRV11
#AD2C34Hex#A43834
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Positive Red vs Poinsettia
11LRV10
#AD2C34Hex#9D373C
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Positive Red vs Rave Red
11LRV11
#AD2C34Hex#A13B34
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Positive Red vs Real Red
11LRV13
#AD2C34Hex#BF2D32
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to comparePositive Red vs Planet Fever
11LRV11
#AD2C34Hex#AB3037
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Planet Fever is near-identical · leans greener compared with Positive Red.
Positive Red vs Très Bien
11LRV11
#AD2C34Hex#A82E33
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Très Bien is near-identical · leans greener compared with Positive Red.
Positive Red vs Exotic Red
11LRV12
#AD2C34Hex#B32735
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Exotic Red is very close match · 1 points lighter · leans redder compared with Positive Red.
Positive Red vs Neon Red
11LRV13
#AD2C34Hex#B82D33
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Neon Red is close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Positive Red.
Positive Red vs Red Gumball
11LRV12
#AD2C34Hex#AC3A3E
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Red Gumball is close match · 1 points lighter · leans greener compared with Positive Red.
Positive Red vs Scarlet
11LRV12
#AD2C34Hex#A73941
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Scarlet is close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Positive Red.
Positive Red vs Red Tomato
11LRV13
#AD2C34Hex#B1403A
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Red Tomato is close match · 2 points lighter · leans greener compared with Positive Red.
The full strip
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What is the LRV of Positive Red?
Positive Red (SW 6871) 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 Positive Red a warm or cool color?
Positive Red has a warm undertone (warm, peach lean).
Can Positive Red be used outside?
Yes, Positive Red is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Positive Red from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Positive Red is Planet Fever (V006-3) by Valspar, near-identical · leans greener.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6871
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