River Rouge
SW 6026 · Sherwin-Williams
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#76595D
LRV
12
Family
Brown
SW 6026
Color profile
Light value
12 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, red lean
Family
Brown Also reads red
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 12, River Rouge is a dark red that absorbs most light. River Rouge carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files River Rouge under Red.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 12 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around River RougeThis colorRiver RougeSherwin-Williams · SW 6026
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Tap any color to compareRiver Rouge vs Deepest Mauve
12LRV11
#76595DHex#6D595A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
River Rouge vs Poetry Plum
12LRV12
#76595DHex#6F5C5F
BrownFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
River Rouge vs Alaea
12LRV12
#76595DHex#81585B
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
River Rouge vs Bateau Brown
12LRV13
#76595DHex#7A5F5A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
River Rouge vs Patchwork Plum
12LRV16
#76595DHex#7E696A
BrownFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
River Rouge vs Expressive Plum
12LRV12
#76595DHex#695C62
BrownFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
River Rouge vs Grape Harvest
12LRV13
#76595DHex#7E5A6D
BrownFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonecool, pink lean
River Rouge vs Aged Wine
12LRV12
#76595DHex#895460
BrownFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
River Rouge vs Browse Brown
12LRV13
#76595DHex#6E615F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach cast
River Rouge vs Canyon Clay
12LRV13
#76595DHex#85594F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareRiver Rouge vs Pinch of Spice
12LRV15
#76595DHex#765F61
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Pinch of Spice is close match · 3 points lighter · leans greener compared with River Rouge.
River Rouge vs Exotic Eggplant
12LRV11
#76595DHex#705660
BrownFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Exotic Eggplant is close match · cooler compared with River Rouge.
River Rouge vs Berry Brandy
12LRV12
#76595DHex#7A5855
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Berry Brandy is close match · warmer compared with River Rouge.
River Rouge vs Amazon Soil
12LRV13
#76595DHex#6F5B5C
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Amazon Soil is close match · 1 points lighter · leans greener compared with River Rouge.
River Rouge vs Smoked Mulberry
12LRV15
#76595DHex#826466
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Smoked Mulberry is close match · 3 points lighter compared with River Rouge.
River Rouge, answered
What is the LRV of River Rouge?
River Rouge (SW 6026) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 12, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is River Rouge a warm or cool color?
River Rouge has a warm undertone (warm, red lean).
Can River Rouge be used outside?
Yes, River Rouge is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to River Rouge from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to River Rouge is Pinch of Spice (1449) by Benjamin Moore, close match · 3 points lighter · leans greener.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6026
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