Real Red
SW 6868 · Sherwin-Williams
RedView Real Red SW 6868 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#BF2D32
LRV
13
Family
Red
SW 6868
Color profile
Light value
13 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, peach lean
Family
Red
Availability
Interior & exterior
“Turn up the dramatic energy with this bright red hue – perfect for inspiring lively conversation around the dinner table.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 13 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Real RedThis colorReal RedSherwin-Williams · SW 6868
CoordinatingSite WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7070CoordinatingSoftwareSherwin-Williams · SW 7074CoordinatingIbis WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7000Similar colors
Tap any color to compareReal Red vs Stop
13LRV15
#BF2D32Hex#C33A36
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Real Red vs Positive Red
13LRV11
#BF2D32Hex#AD2C34
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Real Red vs Habanero Chile
13LRV15
#BF2D32Hex#B8473D
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Real Red vs Red Tomato
13LRV14
#BF2D32Hex#B24743
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Real Red vs Heartthrob
13LRV11
#BF2D32Hex#A82E33
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareReal Red vs Neon Red
13LRV13
#BF2D32Hex#B82D33
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Neon Red is very close match · cooler compared with Real Red.
Real Red vs Oh So Red
13LRV14
#BF2D32Hex#BF3934
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Oh So Red is very close match · 1 points lighter · leans greener compared with Real Red.
Real Red vs Flirt Alert
13LRV14
#BF2D32Hex#BE3C37
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Flirt Alert is very close match · leans greener compared with Real Red.
Real Red vs Red
13LRV14
#BF2D32Hex#C92E2E
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Red is close match · 1 points lighter · warmer compared with Real Red.
Real Red vs Scarlet Tanager
13LRV14
#BF2D32Hex#C23730
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Scarlet Tanager is close match · 1 points lighter · warmer compared with Real Red.
Real Red vs Poinsettia
13LRV15
#BF2D32Hex#C14141
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Poinsettia is close match · 2 points lighter · leans greener compared with Real Red.
The full strip
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What is the LRV of Real Red?
Real Red (SW 6868) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 13, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Real Red a warm or cool color?
Real Red has a warm undertone (warm, peach lean).
Can Real Red be used outside?
Yes, Real Red is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Real Red from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Real Red is Neon Red (2087-10) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · cooler.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6868
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